Tag: health
How to Still Be an Awesome Parent When You Feel Horrible
Parents don’t get to take sick days, but we all have those days when we don't feel well. Cramps, sore muscles, headaches, fatigue… we...
Make Your Health a Priority with Affinity Whole Health
As parents and constant caregivers to our loved ones, it is easy for our own health to fall by the wayside. But at Indianapolis...
Understanding My Heart: My Journey With Wolff-Parkinson-White
When my brand-new doctor told me approximately 15 minutes after meeting him that he thought I had a congenital heart defect, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, I...
National Relaxation Day: How I Unwind With Young Kids At Home
August 15th, National Relaxation Day, is a day we can all agree is more than necessary for moms to celebrate. Whether you're a mom...
One “Diet” to Try After Baby: Feed Yourself With Feel-Good Movies
My oldest son was born in early February 2020. A blissful seven or so weeks before the world shut down due to the Covid-19...
Sundays Are For Only Child Guilt
I feel the most guilt that my daughter is an only child on Sundays. Why Sundays?
Before we get there, it’s important to understand that...
Redefining Menopause as a Journey of Empowerment
Menopause impacts 33% of our lives. That's right, 33% of your lifetime, you will likely be in some phase of menopause! My doctor recently...
Anxiety Hits Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
I've lived with my anxiety for so long that it mostly feels normal to me. But motherhood offers endless opportunities for unhinged anxiety to...
Summer (and Year-Round) Safety Tips
I think it’s safe to say we can all agree we live in a chaotic world. Don’t get me wrong, I love to celebrate...
Why Is My Body A Mystery?
Hold on a second while I grab my soapbox.Ahem.Ladies! How? How is it possible that we live in a world with artificial intelligence, Amazon...
Struggling with the ADHD Medication Shortage
This week alone, I have played phone tag with numerous pharmacies, my doctor’s office, and our insurance company in search of one thing: the...
Postpartum Preeclampsia Was Something I Didn’t Plan For
I had my first child in 2017. I was weeks away from turning 35, so I technically didn’t fall into the Advanced Maternal Age...
Introducing: Riley Children’s Health Primary Care in Fishers
Riley Children's Health has recently expanded their pediatric primary care to the Fishers area and we are excited to share that they are accepting...
Fit Moms: 7 Northside Indy Fitness Studios Offering Childcare Options
As a mom, finding time to focus on fitness can be a challenge. Balancing childcare responsibilities with personal health and wellness goals can seem...