This post was sponsored by AstraZeneca as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I remember the day we brought Peyton home from the hospital, it was nerve wracking! It was a cold, rainy day in May. I was a first-time mom and just trying to figure out how to breastfeed my daughter and change diapers. I remember how fragile she felt, we were both afraid we were going to accidently hurt her. The next few months went by pretty ...
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PTSD And The Link To Domestic Violence
Photo via Pixabay by Flachovatereza PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects nearly 8% of Americans, and while it is caused by many different factors, it can have devastating effects on the victims and their families. Brought on by extreme stress following a traumatic event--such as being involved in military combat, witnessing a terrorist act, or surviving abuse--PTSD can lead to substance abuse, depression, or suicidal thoughts if left untreated. It can also lead to domestic ...
Storks Know How to Keep Kids Safe
Storks comes out later this week and let me tell you it's ADORABLE! Peyton and I had the pleasure to see it a few weeks ago and loved it. We saw all the ingenious ways Storks kept babies safe while delviering them to thier new homes. Storks know how to keep kids safe. Do you? Visit safercar.gov/therightseat to know for sure that your child is in the right seat for their age and size. #STORKS #TheRightSeat. During Child Passenger Safety Week, will you help us spread awareness about the importance ...
3 Tips to Help Avoid Yeast Infections
Yes, I am writing about ways to prevent yeast infections. Why? Because we need to talk about it. The first time I had a yeast infection I had no clue what it was. Our society can be weird talking about the female body and issues when they arrive. Over the years we've gotten better but I want to keep the conversation going. Keep the conversation open. Let's talk about a few things you can do to help prevent a yeast infection. Summer is drawing to an end and with that comes the last few hot and ...
Take the Oxy 28 Day Challenge
Is there anything worse than having an acne breakout on the first day of school? Not when you're a teenager. Today's teens have a lot on their plates, plus the added stress of social media. Their appearance is constantly being documented in selfies, snaps and more, every single day. That's enough stress to cause a break out right there! Oxy has been a go to for acne sufferers for decades. Now, they have the 28-day challenge. The 28-day challenge combines Oxy's acne products and a free iOS and ...
9 Things Every Girl Needs Just In Case. PERIOD.
Think back to when you were a little girl. I think I was in 3rd or 4th grade when "the talk" happened. The boys were sent to the gym and the girls were sent to the cafeteria. The boys spent the afternoon in the gym playing basketball. We spent the afternoon learning about puberty, more specifically periods. Then we were sent home with a little purple box with a few big bulky maxi pads. And that was it. Until you actually got your period. Back in the 80s periods were not a topic of ...