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At Meems, we understand the importance of supporting mental wellness for children and their families. As a family of six that has moved regularly and uprooted our children’s lives, we have come to recognize the value of therapy in helping children cope with the challenges of our transient lifestyle. In this article, we sit down with Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist and Psychotherapist, Certified Counselor, Stephanie Russell from Evolving Flow Wellness to discuss the importance of therapy for children and share mental wellness techniques parents can use at home to help their kids thrive.

Childhood is a crucial time for development, and early intervention can make all the difference in setting kids up for success. That’s why Meems sat down with an experienced early intervention physical therapist, Dr. Durie O, PT, DPT. With years of experience working with children from birth to early teens, Dr. Durie O brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. 

Meems interviews Sandra Ferreira for advice on how to balance running a business and being a parent!

Welcoming a new addition to your family is exciting, but it can also be a big adjustment for the whole household. If you’re preparing to add a new sibling to your family, it’s important to plan ahead and take steps to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are some tips on preparing your family for the arrival of a new baby: 

MEEMS interview with Rachel Rothman from Nutrition in Bloom. On the playground, discussions on this topic are common as we share challenges and successes with various feeding strategies. To gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue, it’s often helpful to turn to an expert to clarify questions raised by caregivers, so MEEMS spoke with pediatric dietitian, founder of Nutrition in Bloom, and mother of two children, Rachel Rothman.

Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family:  Top 5 Books, Songs, and Movie to Enjoy with Kids

Next week is Valentine’s Day and after speaking with author Chris Tamasi about his educational book geared towards children’s intellectual development, MEEMS thought it was a great time to provide caregivers with a list of important love stories, songs, movies, and poems to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your children.

Christine Russell Janis writes about life as a mom of four kids, living abroad, and travel on her life & style website ashadeofrose.com. You can also follow on social media @a.shade.of.rose.

Borders ignites a child’s imagination by providing them with the opportunity to reimagine our world and what our borders could look like. Caregivers love this book because they can take a lesson and make it into an activity that gets kids excited. We spoke with Chris to learn more about how he developed the idea of Borders and what he hopes to inspire in young readers. 

It is a rainy day here and that means our kids will not be able to go outside for recess or visit the park after school. The days they do not get t...

Interview with wellness expert who helps other moms improve their health and wellness with fitness, healthy habits, and quality supplementation. 

Best easy weekend vacations from New York!

Travel advice for families.

This past holiday was a time with plenty of late nights and a lack of strict bedtimes. Heading back to work and school has been a challenge, and our children have not readjusted to their sleep schedules. Everyone has been going to bed late and are sluggish in the mornings, a common complaint on the school playground at drop-off. So, I came straight home and sat down to revise our bedtime routine to make sure our kids sleep better. I thought I would share 6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Sleep Well with all of you!