Wellness | Polk County Moms

5 Smart Strategies for the Sandwich Generation

For many reasons, some women are becoming moms later in life. And there are many benefits to that, from financial stability to being emotionally ready for parenting. But as a generation of moms have kids later and people live longer, it means more and more moms are...

“And” Is One of the Most Powerful Words of Motherhood

  The word “and” can be one of the most powerful words in motherhood. Mothers often state how they feel and then attach “but” to downplay those feelings — or worse — reverse course. (Think of all the times you say things like, “I’m feeling overwhelmed, but it’s...

How to Think Positively Through Cognitive Reframing

The power of positive thinking is real. That also means that hearing our negative self-talk can create a negative attitude. To help us reframe our initial thoughts when things go wrong, psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D.,...

How To Get Great Winter Hair

Winter is a great time to revamp your hair after a summer of sun, saltwater, chlorine and humidity. “I see almost 90 percent of my clients in the Fall and Winter, and they are ready for a change,” says Alexandre Chouery, founder of the Maison D’Alexandre salon in...

Twitch’s Tragic Death & What We Should All Know About Male Suicide

Stephen “tWitch” Boss took his own life earlier this week, and millions took to social media to mourn the tragic loss. Many commented on how it seemed like he had it all—fame from his long-time tenure as the Ellen Degeneres Show DJ, an All-Star stint on So You Think...

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