Health + Wellness

It seems as though every month has a designated awareness month. I have two months that I pay special attention to since July 26, 2017. September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness, and May is Mental Health Awareness Month....

Happy Friday, mamas! I work full-time, am a mother to an almost 4-year-old girl, and a part-time Ph.D. student. I try my best to stay healthy to keep up with this crazy schedule, and I am always trying to...

In my past life, I worked with sexual abuse victims. No age is too young, and nothing provides immunity.  Now that I’m a mom of two young kiddos, I parent very deliberately to give possible tools to prevent abuse....

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In an...

A few days ago, I came across a headline that read "BREAKING: Texas Man With Disability Dies After Doctors Refuse To Treat Him for COVID-19." Having a child with a rare disease and a disability, I had to find...

The first week of December, Lubbock Moms hosted a Mom's Night Out Exclusive Glo-Up event at Glo & Spa-rkle Aesthetics and MedSpa located at 10607 Quaker Ave Suite 103. Glo & Spa-rkle is Lubbock's newest medical spa staffed with knowledgable,...

As a special needs mom, I am often getting random advice from those who love me. “Please remember to take care of yourself also. Your mental health is so important as a special needs mom.” As much as I...

It's been more than ten years, but I remember it vividly. I was sitting on the living room floor in the middle of the night, rocking back and forth with my newborn baby. She wouldn't stop crying – oh,...

Your day is busy, right? You're cleaning, playing with the children, and making so many different lunch and dinners that it just leads to more cleaning. Stay at home mom life is hard. It's hard work that it is stereotyped...

Lubbock is well known for its outstanding medical facilities and exceptional physicians but finding the best fit can be a challenge for new parents, transplants to Lubbock, or those searching for the best health practitioners for their families. In...