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3 weeks ago | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
To say wellness is having a moment right now is an understatement. From politics to influencers to tech gadgets, it seems everywhere we turn, there is a new promise of a healthier, more-rested, better-fed tomorrow. In fact, we’re banking our hard-earned money on it. In 2023, , and an estimated $177 billion was spent on supplements. Largely thought of as an industry for fitness-loving adults, the supplement market for kids appears to be ever-growing.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
Cognitive reframing just might be my favorite parenting hack. If you’re unfamiliar, reframing, as it is commonly called, is the simple act of viewing a situation through a positive lens rather than a negative one. For example, my child is “independent” rather than “difficult” for wanting to dress themselves (even though we need to get out of the house in five minutes).
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1 month ago | 
news.asu.edu | Dana Peters
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2025 graduates. Grace Reiter, a student with a vast array of interests and energy to match, took advantage of every relevant opportunity that came her way during her four years at Arizona State University.
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Mar 1, 2025 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
A quick Google search will show you there are numerous, although at times conflicting, ways to be “healthy.” So many ways that sometimes it seems even health experts can’t agree. But I bet if you asked most healthcare providers, they would agree they went into their profession to help people—myself included.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
Granola bars, cucumbers, and eggs, oh my! What do these seemingly unrelated foods have in common? They’ve all, along with numerous others, been recalled within the last three months according to the United States Food & Drug Administration’s recalls, market withdrawals & safety alerts database. In fact, at the time of writing, the list had over 900 entries dating back to 2017, and a recent data analysis showed the number of food recalls has increased by more than 20 percent from 2020 to 2023.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved learning. And that love for learning—no doubt—translated into a love for school as a child. I even spent numerous hours at home playing school, teaching reading and writing to my classroom of dedicated stuffed animals. So when my son started kindergarten last fall, I was incredibly excited for him to begin his own school journey. He is a naturally curious little boy who simply loves to ask questions, so I had high hopes that he would love school as well.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
When I heard about the Christmas Eve boxes trend, I knew it was going to be a hard pass for me. I already feel personally victimized by stores that put out Christmas merchandise in August and the fact that Thanksgiving is ignored. While I do consider myself more of a Buddy the Elf than an Ebenezer Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, there needs to be limits. This includes radio stations that play holiday music too early, excessive gift-giving, and merchandise in stores.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
If you have access to a FSA or HSA account, you can use those funds toward some of your baby gear needs. Read on to see what you can buy!
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
Packing a school lunch sometimes brings up more questions than answers. Is this supposed to be fun? What are my kids going to actually eat? And, of course, how many more days of this do we have left?!? Whether you’re already counting down the days until winter break or truly enjoy creating fun lunches for your kiddo, it never hurts to have a bit of inspiration and save a bit of money. On top of that, supporting your child with a healthy lunch while they are at school may have its benefits.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
theeverymom.com | Dana Peters
One of the greatest parenting challenges our generation of parents will grapple with revolves around technology. While tech enhances our lives in many aspects, it is not without its downsides, especially for children whose brains and emotional regulation systems are still developing. Up until recently, smartphone use may have been widely normalized in our society. In fact, according to a study from 2021, 71 percent of kids have their own phone by age 12. By age 14, that number grows to 91 percent.
