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.

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The holidays hit a little differently as you get older, don’t they? The joy of the season, filled with festive parties, end-of-year celebrations, and plans for the new year can often mask what’s really going inside your head and...
Fellowship, festivities, and food! It’s the most wonderful (and tasty) time of the year. When it comes to staying fit as a mom, the struggle is real. We’re typically not as active later in life, and calories seem to...
Trying to find a mental health therapist can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know if a counselor accepts insurance and can address your specific needs? It can take a while to get from the point...
As temperatures cool off here in Dallas, with school is back in full swing, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays looming, it seems almost impossible to eat "healthy" like I did over the summer. When I think of...
October is Dental Hygiene Month! Being a dental hygienist, oral health for kids is something very close to my heart. I have two young children, so I get that caring for their teeth can sometimes be a struggle, and...
What's a speech therapist? What's a speech pathologist? This episode gives a quick primer on common issues from early childhood through teen years, plus what to do if you think you need a consultation. Hint: Speech therapy covers so...
When I was eight years old, my mom’s best friend (and my second mother in every way aside from biology) was diagnosed with breast cancer. At such a young age, there was a lot that went over my head,...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to raise awareness and support for mental health issues, and to learn how we can work to make mental health care a reality for all. Mental health has...

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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.