The average person spends almost 2 hours a day on social media. Take average life expectancy into account, and that's just over 5 years of your life. Let's make those a happy five years, using social media for things that bring us joy.

When I was growing up, my parents loved to go to casinos. I became really familiar with something called "gambler's high."

Gone are the days of Facebook as a one-stop shop for all social-networking needs. While it may seem more complicated to post photos on Instagram, share casual moments on Snapchat, text on WhatsApp, and check your Twitter feed throughout the day, tweens and teens love the variety.

I wish I could tell you this is just a fictional example of a story-that it's somehow over-exaggerated or untrue. It's not.

Of course it's natural to be concerned when your kid goes into an unknown world. But instead of acting out of fear, arm yourself with the facts so that you can help your kids be smart, cautious, and savvy.

Do you love Instagram stories or are you loyal to Snapchat? Snapchat is scrappy, fun and isn't afraid to try new things. But is Instagram more user friendly?

As a doula I am often asked questions about how to prepare for delivery day. This list is about as concise as I can make it (I could go on for days).

When I started having kids I never would've guessed I'd even consider doing a home birth, but the more I've learned about child birth the more my thoughts about it have changed or evolved.