Health + Wellness

In the words of Andrew Gold, "Thank you for being a friend. Travel down the road and back again. Your heart is true, and you're a pal and confidant." These lyrics begin the theme song to "The Golden Girls,"...

My daughter was given a compliment on her “strong and beautiful” singing voice while we were at the park. I love woman-to-woman encouragement. I also worry about what my girl may do one day when a woman is not...

Summertime offers a wealth of opportunities for a nice vacation, and if you are like most families, it will be spent with your children or older family members. Finding a perfect time to discuss estate planning with your family...

The death of a child is a pain like no other. Moms will do anything to protect their children, but today’s moms are faced with a new danger – opioid use and overdose. Northwest Florida ranks high in opioid-related deaths compared...

This is part two of our “Healthy Moms Take Care of Themselves” series. I interviewed Margeaux Gibson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Maternal Wellness, to discuss postpartum anxiety after my last post. >> RELATED READ :: Healthy...

Mistakes are inevitable, but learn from others to secure your legacy for the future. From no documents to outdated documents, simple mistakes can cause problems for your loved ones. Here are a few "famous" examples: No Estate Plan At All. If you pass...

It’s my birthday today. I honestly haven’t had much time to sit and think about it until now. I am at my most thoughtful AND productive as I sit here in the dimly lit dining room at 9:31pm. The kids...

As a newer contributor with Pensacola Mom Collective, I am fully immersed in reading other people's stories—everyone is so talented! I realize, however, that while I am newer to the community, I am not newer in age. A part of...

Here we are in February, the month of love, heart-shaped décor, and pink and red everything! If you’re a mom, you might even find yourself making those last-minute Valentine’s boxes with your kids for their classroom party soon (I’m...

This is a big concept for me to write about and share. I have struggled with my weight pretty much my ENTIRE life. As a child, I remember the mean comments made by kids on the playground, which only got worse...