Tag: health
To Track or Not to Track: Why I Deleted My Fertility...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on...
An Ode to My Pooch
At the pool the other day, my 5-year-old son poked at me…right in my good ol’ mommy pooch. He giggled, I giggled, then I...
When Pregnancy Isn’t All Roses: Tips to Survive What No One...
Ok, let’s get real for a second. Regardless of what your Aunt Sally may have told you, or how great Beyonce looked in her...
Ear Tubes in Toddlers: When Surgery Becomes the Answer
Anyone who gets ear infections or has children who get ear infections know how brutal they can be.
We’ve been seeing our pediatrician pretty regularly...
I Love/Hate Running
As a Fitness Instructor, I wholeheartedly believe in changing up your routine and trying new things. It’s not only great for your body, but...
Defining Parenthood (in the 2nd Year)
I recently wrote about what I learned in my first year of parenthood. After having it published, I kept thinking of more things I...
Training My Toddlers to Wear Sunscreen
Remember that song, based on a graduation speech, that started with: “If I could give you one tip for the future, it would be...
Small Steps to Go Green on Earth Day!
As Earth Day approaches, the world collectively looks at ways we can be better stewards to this plant. But it can often feel overwhelming...
Learning to Say No
Often, when I am knee deep in something in which I regret being immersed, I laugh and ask myself why I can't say “no.”...
Throw That Birth Plan out the Window: An Imperfect Birth Story
My birth story starts as you would typically expect. I was a week overdue and scheduled for an induction. My husband and I arrived...
Spread the Word to End the Word
Have you ever used the “R Word?” I sure hope not. It’s disrespectful. It’s offensive. It’s derogatory. (And it honestly doesn’t say much about...
Not Everyone Likes You
A few months back I read a piece of writing by Amy Weatherly that really stood out to me. A friend sent me the link,...
5 Quick Ways to Stay Healthy This Flu Season from Hancock...
Though there are signs that the 2018 flu season is finally letting up, precautions are still needed to safeguard your health. Even if you...
5 Tips for a Positive Morning- Before Even Getting out of...
Mornings are rough.
Even with the best intentions of going to bed early to (finally) catch up on sleep, the alarm always seems to...