1. Sleep More These days it seems like sleep is a luxury not many of us can afford. But while it’s easy to overlook, the importance of sleep shouldn’t be ignored. Sleep deprivation has been linked to impaired cognitive performance, reduced motivation and a greater risk of heart disease and stroke (1, 2). Try to … Read more

10 Parenting Books Every Mom & Dad Should Read

I love reading and researching. When I was pregnant with my first son, I had a stack of about 20 different books on pregnancy, delivery, and caring for newborns stacked on my nightstand. I poured over them, trying to gather as much information as I could to feel confident and ready to enter into world … Read more

How the power of reading can positively impact your health

“We lose ourselves in books…we find ourselves there too.” I don’t know about you, but when I’ve had a particularly difficult day, one of my favorite ways to unwind is to curl up under a cozy blanket with a nice hot cup of tea and great novel. When I was a little girl, my Father … Read more