Tag: health
Age Is Just a Number
This blog is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare...
My Winter Joy List
When we moved to Indy from Alabama in 2022, the locals warned us about winters here. We were optimistic because we love snow and...
Epilepsy, Our New Normal
When my daughter was about a year old, she started having these... episodes. They were eerily similar to a night terror, except she didn't...
Celebrating 100 Years: 10 Facts About Riley Children’s Health
Riley Children's Health is celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2024 – that's 100 years of taking care of children and families throughout the state...
Lessons in Motherhood From a Newbie Runner
I ran Indy’s 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in May. It was my first race ever, and I’d never successfully run a 5K before deciding to...
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...