Sickness-Induced Asthma in Children: What Every Mama Needs to Know
Our Journey With Sickness-Induced Asthma If you’ve ever been up in the middle of the night, holding your child upright while they struggle to breathe, knowing another ER visit is looming because of sickness-induced asthma, mama, I see you. This article is for the mama who’s exhausted, scared, and desperately searching for answers about why […]
Themed Birthday Parties for Kids: How We Create Magic at Home
🎉 Why Birthdays Matter So Much in Our House In our home, birthdays aren’t just a day — they’re an experience. It has been like this since I was a kid growing up with a mom who always went HUGE for birthdays. I am talking about the days of designing a cake from scratch and […]
10 Easy Allergy-Friendly Snacks for Kids on the Go
10 Easy Allergy-Friendly Snacks for Kids on the Go Because life with food allergies is already complicated enough—snacks shouldn’t be. If you’ve got kids with food allergies, you already know that snacks require planning. You can’t just toss random things in a lunchbox or grab something off a gas station shelf. Whether we’re prepping for […]
Traveling Abroad with Kids: How We Packed for 20 Days in Europe
The Leap of Faith: Could We Pull Off 20 Days in Europe as a Family of Five (with kids under 7?!) Traveling abroad with kids for the first time is equal parts thrilling and nerve-wracking. Add in a destination wedding, multiple countries, Christmas away from home, and the challenge of packing light, and you’ve got […]
Packing for Road Trips & Camping with Kids: How We Travel Light for 9 Weeks a Year
Road Trips with Kids: Traveling Small with Kiddos with Medical Needs If there’s one thing we’ve perfected as a family, it’s packing smart for long road trips with kids. Every year, we spend about nine weeks living out of our car and travel trailer, hopping from campground to campground. And while the idea of packing […]
What is Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children and Why it Matters
Understanding Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children When we think of sleep apnea, we often picture an adult struggling with loud snoring and daytime fatigue. However, children can suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) too, and even mild cases can have significant impacts on their health, behavior, and overall well-being. Mild OSA in children […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Mom Navigating Kids’ Feeding and Breathing Issues
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Mom Navigating Kids’ Feeding and Breathing Issues If you’re a mama struggling with your kids’ feeding and breathing issues, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve been there—through the sleepless nights, the endless doctor visits, the frustration of being dismissed, and the heavy burden of […]
How I Advocated for Delayed Allergy Testing and Found the Right Doctor
How I Advocated for Delayed Allergy Testing and Found the Right Doctor As a mom navigating feeding and allergy challenges with my children, I’ve faced more than my fair share of medical frustrations. It’s easy to feel dismissed or unheard when test results come back negative, yet the symptoms persist. But today, I want to […]
Airway Diagnosis for My Child: Our Journey to Healing and Hope
From Dismissals to Answers: Our Journey to Healing Through a Life-Changing Airway Diagnosis For six and a half years now, my family has been navigating an uphill battle—a journey filled with sleepless nights, countless ER visits, and more questions than answers. My son’s health issues began when he was just weeks old, and despite seeing […]
Moms: Top 3 Things to Consider When Facing Gaslighting by Physicians
I am no stranger to being gaslit. Hell, the last year, I have felt like I have had it from all sides of my life. Whether it was my boss at work, his boss, or even the IT team, I had it everywhere I looked, hello #momboss! Then, in my personal medical journey, I experienced […]
