Yes, Irish Spring soap can be toxic, but in general, it is unlikely to hurt you. Let us explain. Is Irish Spring Soap Toxic? (EXPLAINED) Toxicity Let’s first talk about what it means for something to be toxic. The general accepted meaning/definition of a toxic substance to be one that could cause significant bodily harm. … Read more
Parents are anxious about anxiety. It’s funny to say, but not a laughing matter. In the article that follows, we’ll help you learn what you need to know about children and anxiety. Does My Child Have Anxiety? (EXPLAINED) These days, there is such a fine line between a normal amount of stress, and more serious … Read more
When you come home after a long day at work, of course, you look forward to kicking back, taking off your shoes, and getting ready for a long, relaxing night in. However, you probably weren’t expecting the strong whiff of a familiar food that took over your nose the moment that you took off your … Read more
My mom was really depressed when I was growing up. I see it now as an adult, as I struggle with my own life and my own mental health. As a child, I didn’t realize it. I didn’t understand what was happening, or why. I also didn’t realize that what was happening wasn’t normal at … Read more
Got a hike scheduled for tomorrow? Feeling sort of gross, or like something bad is coming your way? I can only speak from my experience in this article (as I am not a doctor or medical professional). But here’s what I think as an avid hiker (and as a mom). In general, when you are … Read more
I am sure you’ve heard this story (especially if you live and or work in the United States). People who are killing themselves at their jobs. Drowning themselves in stress, in terrible food, alcohol, even drugs. I won’t say that I was killing myself with chemicals…but I was 100% dying at my desk each day. … Read more
I can’t believe I just typed that title. But yes, as a mother who has breastfed three babies, I shouldn’t be surprised. Dignity is just about the last thing that I should expect anymore, with children. When you are breastfeeding, your lady parts take on a life of their own. They do so many things … Read more
I bought a Fitbit for myself and my partner a while back, as a birthday gift to myself. I thought that we’d both enjoy tracking our activity, since we were both chained to desks at the time with professional jobs. I had been struggling to get started on the post-baby weight loss journey, and I … Read more
I have struggled with anger in recent years. The thing I hate about my anger as a mother is that it erupts, sometimes randomly. I have always prided myself on my mental discipline, and positivity. Obviously with my anger I have been failing. In looking for ways to work on my anger, I came across … Read more
Ugh. Bedwetting. This is an issue in my house, and has been an issue in my house going on now for close to two years. I have two boys. They are close together, less than two years apart. I didn’t push to potty train them, and they were day trained when they were around three … Read more
