Around Town

With school out and summer in, kids are outside a lot. This means more activities and playtime that can lead to accidental tooth injuries. It can also mean getting out of a routine and skipping important morning and evening brushing and flossing habits.

As the founder of The North County Moms and a descendant of the Naylor family of Manassas, Virginia, I’m sharing a glimpse of how members of my family have been celebrating Juneteenth for the past few years while discovering details of our ancestors’ lives.

Until recently, perimenopause had a reputation of being something that was only of concern to “older” ladies. Think: gray-haired grannies playing bridge. In fact, perimenopause, the transitional period where hormones begin to fluctuate, causing symptoms like irregular periods and hot flashes, typically begins in the early to mid 40s but may start earlier.

If your summer plans include travel to areas where Lyme is prevalent, now’s a good time to learn ways to keep your family safe. Preventing Lyme disease is relatively straightforward. “The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites.” Learn the dos and don’ts of tick removal and more.

Dresses are the ultimate #momhack for your wardrobe. Just slip one on, and you’re basically dressed in seconds, without wasting time mixing, matching, or styling separates. Our favorite kind? Spring dresses that can be layered in cooler weather, and worn solo through summer.

#MoreThanEnough is a message of hope campaigned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but we want to make it a mantra for Moms all year long.