Mommy, I Don’t Feel Well! Strategies For Flu Season

Bella Breakdown Last February, I woke up at 5 am one morning, and I thought I was going to pass out. I had no voice, alternating sweats and chills, and a spinning head. I know what you’re all thinking – she was hung over! Nope, I had the FLU! I am someone who always gets the flu shot, but I was one of the many unfortunate people for whom the vaccination didn’t work. (The CDC recommends a flu shot for every one 6 months and older starting now.) Flu Fighters That Makes a Difference When it comes to “flu season”, the first step...

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The Big Family Switch: Dad Takes On Mom’s Role

Mom & Dad Swap Roles, Things Get Interesting It’s a classic family dynamic; dad works late hours in the city and mom takes on all the household and childcare responsibilities. This is how the Johnson family currently lives their lives, in fact, when mom, Michelle, was asked what percentage of the household work falls onto her she shoulders, she answered with a whopping 80%. Well, during this week’s Big Family Switch, mom is taking time off to spend in the garden while dad gets the joy of tackling all of the household chores. How will he hold up? Let’s...

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