A smile, card or a bit of active listening could change the mental health outlook of a suffering person. Before someone walks into my office they have to at least feel motivated to get there. These small steps can inspire them to know that they are worthy of taking the time for therapy. We all have the potential to make…
It’s no secret that there are a lot of dangers associated with vehicles. In fact, there are about 5.5 million car accidents each year in the U.S. alone. But during the hot summer weather, vehicles pose yet another danger. All too often, young children are left unattended in hot cars. Last year, 42 children died because they were left too long in a…
“Overprotective mom” is a loaded term. We’ve learned so much about parenting and safety in recent decades, and there’s nothing wrong with putting this knowledge into practice. Case in point: a Tennessee mom is being commended for her commitment to the safety of her child, after a text message she sent may have saved the baby’s life during a car…
Children grow. They grow and they grow and they grow. Around this time of year we’re thinking about buying new school clothes, new shoes, getting eyes checked, etc. I’m here to suggest you add another thing to the list of things to think about as your child gets bigger: their car seat. It’s super important that a car seat is…
My oldest son has never been “sporty”. He never wanted to join soccer and he couldn’t care less about football or baseball. If it’s competitive, he’s not interested. He has many wonderful talents and qualities, but sports is not one of them, at least yet. (He’s in middle school) He may be in the minority of his generation that…
We have all been to playdates, preschool classrooms and playgrounds where one or all children resort to hitting, swatting, pushing and eventually screaming. Emotional regulation is a developing skill in the early childhood years. Children’s brains learn through repeated opportunities to express themselves, as language is also evolving may not have the words to talk about the feelings and alas,…
When it comes to health and diet there is so much information out there; it’s easy to get confused and hard to know what to follow. So many “rules” exist, it’s hard to know what to believe. Quite honestly it can change by the day! Here are a few “rules” I’ve learned to disregard over the years. 1. Carbs are…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker This time of year is difficult to just maintain our health. So many parties, chances to over-eat and so much to do, leaving less time to fit in exercise. Here are 12 ways you can keep things on track and not de-rail by January! 1. Keep the 80/20 rule; eat well 80% of the…
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Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach We all have those days, you know, the days where you wake up and plan to take some time for yourself, but next thing you know it’s the middle of the afternoon and you haven’t had time to sit down yet. Or the days where you want to fit in some time for yourself,…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach Being a mom, it is challenging to find time for myself. Fitness often falls to the bottom of the list right under nap time. But once I started, I noticed exercise really gave me a lot more energy; more energy to tackle the rest of what I had to accomplish that day! Don’t be…
Summer is fading as fast as your tan and that means one thing: The kiddos are heading back to school! With food allergies on the rise, many schools have peanut and tree nut-free classrooms and buildings. And as a food allergy parent, I know how hard it is to come up with tasty (and healthy!) snacks your kids actually WANT…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach As a mom of two boys ages 9 & 6, summer time is easily one of the hardest times of the year for me to fit in fitness and manage my healthy eating. Between the ability to sleep-in each morning, the planned activities during the day with friends, the need to…
