Health + Safety

From diet to exercise, the health + safety of our families is a top priority. Use the health + safety category to find articles and resources written by other mamas and local professionals to help you feel your best.

Collin County Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood.

Every article published via Collin County Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular article or collection of articles represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Collin County Moms.

Q: How can I tell if my child is too sick to attend school? “School districts have their own guidelines about when to keep a child home from school. You should always check with the school nurse or in the...
Welcome to the first post in our new series, Birth Stories. We'll post a new birth story each Monday throughout August and September. Be sure to check back each week for a new story! My first and only pregnancy occurred...
Humans are social creatures requiring great friends - companionship, camaraderie and connection from an inner circle as a way to not only survive, but thrive. Without the vital connections of others, we feel lonely, and begin to develop mental...
As a mom of a two-year-old who is terrified of any kind of medical professional, the last thing I want to do is take her to the emergency room. At the same time, I know life is unpredictable and...
I think it’s safe to say the most-asked question this time of year is, “What are you doing this summer?” Some of us have far-away trips planned, while others are finally taking that staycation to Great Wolf Lodge they’ve...
Every drugstore in America today showcases aisle upon aisle of thickly stocked, budget-friendly skincare options. Head into any department store and you'll find the same, albeit with sleeker packaging, higher prices, and prettier salespeople. Then account for the fact...
In my job as a marriage and family therapist, when I suggest meditation as a suggested method of finding personal joy and internal happiness, I almost always get a slight eye roll, if not a full-on, eyes-to-the-ceiling sigh. Honestly,...
The seven-year itch is a psychological term that suggests that happiness in a relationship declines after around year seven of a marriage.  Source: Wikipedia  On the eve of my seventh wedding anniversary, after a long, exhausting fight, I lie in bed...

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A Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County :: Events, Farms,...

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Collin County Moms is proud to bring you our annual "Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County." This resource is filled with fall festivals, pumpkin patches, Halloween carnivals, and family-friendly autumn activities in and around Collin County.