By Katrina Currie When Ashley and Russell McKeithan learned they were expecting their first child, their hearts overflowed with joy and anticipation. Every ultrasound, kick and milestone brought them closer to a brand-new chapter of life. With their baby’s arrival approaching, those feelings of excitement only intensified — along with an overwhelming list of things […]
As we approached retirement age, and after my husband, Chuck, had spent 35 years opening and closing his business, Compton and Son Appliance, we were so excited about the adventures ahead. We dreamed of traveling, of staying away for weeks or even months at a time and finally embracing the freedom we had worked so […]
From KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care As a mom, you have powerful instincts. But when your child wakes up coughing at midnight or spikes a fever on a Saturday afternoon, it can be tough to know what to do next. Will the problem pass with fluids and rest? Is it time for a trip to urgent […]
When I started my caregiving journey nearly eight years ago, I felt very sad. I was very sad for momma, but also for daddy and myself. I was frustrated, too. I felt like I was alone trying to navigate an unfamiliar place while maintaining everything else in my life — spouse, home, job and civic […]
Let’s be honest — finding time for yourself, let alone a full workout, can feel nearly impossible when you’ve got little ones running around. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to choose between spending time with your kids and staying active. You can do both — and break a sweat while you’re at it! […]
By Dr. Christopher Blomberg Summer is a time for family fun, but with its high temperatures and time spent in and on the water, it also comes with serious health risks. Memorial Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Christopher Blomberg shares some of the biggest dangers and how to spot heat-related illnesses so you can be prepared […]
The Gulf Coast Mom contributed information to this guide. Summer got you sweating? We’ve got the ultimate cool-down cure! Find relief (and fun!) at these Coast splash pads, pools and water parks, where the kids can burn energy, you can relax, and everyone can beat the South Mississippi heat. Splash pads You can’t beat a […]
