Medical Gaslighting and Mothers: When “Everything Is Normal” Does Not Feel Normal

Many moms are told “everything is normal” when they know something isn’t right. This editorial explores medical gaslighting, how it affects mothers and children, and why advocacy matters.

mother and teen having serious conversation

When Your Teen Shuts Down: How to Keep Communication Open Without Pushing Too Hard

If every conversation with your teen feels like a door closing instead of opening, you are not alone. Learn how to rebuild trust, connection, and communication without pushing too hard.

Parenting

Stuff Kids Love, Brands Parents Trust: 10 Must-Haves for your Little Ones

Finding kids clothes that actually get worn is harder than it should be. These everyday favorites combine comfort, durability, and style parents can trust.

Lifestyle

Design That Works: 10 Easy Home Upgrades for Everyday Living

Creating a home that feels comfortable and functional doesn’t require a full makeover. These easy home upgrades add warmth, style, and intention to everyday living without the stress.

Health & Wellness

Supplements for Stress, Sleep, and Everyday Overwhelm

Stress, poor sleep, and constant overwhelm have become part of daily life for many moms. This article explores how simple supplement routines can support calm, rest, and balance without adding more pressure.

Finance

Tips to Teach Kids About Family Finances

Teaching kids about family finances can be easy and fun. Learning about money helps kids learn how to be responsible, generous and conscious of spending choices. It’s never too early to teach kids about the family’s finances. Having a grasp of what it takes to run a household teaches kids the value of money at an early age. Here are a few tips to introduce the idea of money and budgeting to kids.

Get Away with a Great Smoky Mountains Vacay!

Every summer, my husband and I love taking our kids somewhere new for vacation. We believe that habitually going the same places every year gets boring and when it comes to vacation we want to be anything but routine. This year we chose Tennessee as our destination for “new” fun. It is remote, far away from where we live, and has all the components for the great time we were looking for. Wanting to add a little spontaneity to our trip we didn’t book a hotel or anything in advance. We packed our bags, hooked up the GPS, loaded up the van and took off for our Tennessee adventure!