Lynda
Lynda Lantz is originally from Côte d'Ivoire, where she lived until the age of 7 when her family moved to Northern VA. She graduated with a degree in music from George Mason University and went on to work with Cru at four universities in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She was living in PA when she met her husband, Steve, on eHarmony and moved to Miami in 2011 just a few days after their wedding. Shortly before becoming SAHM, she was employed as an adoption caseworker and worked part-time with Cru at UM, and later Johnson & Wales University. Since then, she's been heavily involved in BSF which allows her to build relationships, pursue personal growth and develop leadership skills. She loves working with Miami Mom Collective and introducing people to this city she's come to call home, where she lives with her husband and two children. Connect with Lynda @mybalantzedlife on Instagram.
Ask Dr. Bob: Maintaining Healthy Oral Habits & Routines
These last couple of weeks have been challenging for all of us. My kids and I were on our way home from a Target run on a Friday afternoon when the news broke that...
Orthodontic Treatment & Improved Dental Health | Specialty Smiles
Did you know that February is National Children's Dental Health Month? I recently had a chance to talk with Dr. Melissa Alfonso Sedeño of Specialty Smiles Orthodontics about how orthodontics can improve dental health. ...
Lisa the Organizer: Your Personal Home Organization Coach
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Alternatives to Candy for Valentine’s Day–Ask Dr. Bob
It's almost Valentine's Day! As adults, it can get pretty complicated. But it's SO much fun to celebrate with our kids, isn't it? All of the pink and red hearts, sweet surprises, and seeing...
The Truth About Sports Drinks & Hydration: Ask Dr. Bob
Staying hydrated during outdoor exercise of any kind can be a challenge--especially in the Miami heat. And if you have kids in sports, you've not only got to keep them hydrated but also help...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Commemorating His Dream in Miami
It was freezing that day. Literally. My husband and I had flown up to Northern VA to spend Christmas with my family and made plans to spend the day doing the tourist thing in...
Xylitol, Holiday Treats, and Dental Health–Ask Dr. Bob
We elves try to stick to the 4 main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup. --Buddy the Elf
That quote from Elf always cracks me up. It's funny because it feels so true...
Thumb Sucking: How & When to Break the Habit | Ask Dr. Bob
I'm convinced my daughter sucked her thumb in the womb. And I felt conflicted about her habit from the time she was born. It helped her sleep and she used it to self-soothe when...
Specialty Smiles | The Best Time to Start Orthodontic Treatment
There are so many ages and stages we go through with our kids, aren't there? That exhausting and wonderful newborn stage, the discovery and curiosity of the toddler years, navigating the waters of school,...
Sugar & Cavity Prevention: Ask Dr. Bob About Halloween Candy
I have such fond memories of Halloween. Every year, my sister and I would work on our homemade costumes (which are the best kind!) and psych ourselves up for the big night. But who...