Dominique Landry
Bullying and Body Positivity: Why Sports May Be an Answer for Your Family
What are your earliest memories of being aware of your body? Aware of what you thought of yourself, and how you were viewed by others? My first memories were of my mother telling me...
On the Road: Jax to Atlanta (From a Georgia Girl in a Florida World)
I am totally biased, but I believe Atlanta is one of the best quick road trips from Jacksonville. An easy five-hour drive will give you access to lots of family fun and all the...
White Baseball Pants: A Rant
It is 11:23 p.m. on Sunday night. I am sitting on my foyer floor spraying what must be the equivalent of half a bottle of Shout over grass- and clay-stained white baseball pants wondering...
How to Make Your ‘New Year, New Me’ Fitness Goals Last
The new year has traditionally been a time to reflect, reset, and reimagine what we want our lives and bodies to look like in the coming year. After the uncertainty of 2020, we all...
Are the Kids Really Alright? Daily Mental Health Check-Ins
It is day 3,087,252 of pandemic living, and quite honestly, at this point, I just want it all to be over. We are so deep into this state, I cannot remember what normal even...
Why ‘Not Being Racist’ Will Never Be Enough
As our collective sight shifts away from the glaring headlines, our timelines no longer reflect the outrage of “strange fruit” being chased and gunned down in Georgia or squeezed lifeless by knees on necks...
Mother’s Day Celebration Guide for the Semi-Clueless
We have arrived at the day of the year where we celebrate this miraculous “hood” that unites us all. Regardless of our differences, we can all agree that if you are a member of...
Surviving a Forced ‘Life Pause’
I find myself swaying between peaceful bliss and enjoyment of the forced "life pause" all this has created — and losing my ever-loving mind. I imagine I am not alone in this ebb and...
Unexpected Homeschooling: Educational Materials & Resources for All Ages
If you've found yourself taking on a few unexpected homeschooling responsibilities for an unspecified amount of time, rest assured you are in good company. Feeling a bit overwhelmed given the circumstances isn't uncommon, but...
Wellness Tips to Make The ‘New Year, New Me’ a Lasting Change
Welcome to the world of wellness. I am so excited to have you on this journey. There is something so empowering about taking a step to bettering oneself, and I am proud of you...
What Do You Do When Death Follows You?
Nearly three years ago, I received a call saying my very healthy 34-year-old sister was on the way to the hospital in cardiac arrest. My heart stopped momentarily. Hers never beat again. I got...
Death To the Daily Weigh-In
Hey, you. Yes, you! I know you do it. We have all done it. And because you love yourself, this intervention is needed. I don’t want you to feel bombarded or judged, but I...