Tag: health
Anonymous Stories in Motherhood: I’m A Better Mom When I’m Medicated
I'm a better mom when I'm medicated. That's the ugly truth. I don't like it, but we don't always get what we like. It's...
An Act of Solidarity: June 14 is World Blood Donor Day
Established by the World Health Organization in 2004, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every June 14 to raise awareness of the need for...
Tips for Staying Healthy During Travel and Vacation
Summer is here, and for many, that means travel and vacation are on the radar. Yay! It’s like we can almost hear the Go...
It’s Not My Season
Before I had kids, I imagined myself as a mom who wakes up before her kids. I would wake up at 5:30 am, work...
Sensory Processing Disorder: Getting Help For The Overwhelm
As a pediatrician, I have worked with many families dealing with Sensory Processing Disorder. Kelly Jones, another Indianapolis Moms writer, explains this disorder as “basically...
Vaccination vs. My Marriage
Available vaccination has drastically changed my marriage.
I jumped at the opportunity to receive my vaccine and felt empowered like I was doing my part...
Life Lessons Learned After Going Viral on TikTok
I’ve been in love with TikTok since the beginning of 2020. At first, I started just watching funny videos and dance trends, and then...
The Struggle is Real: Scaling Back Screen Time and Video Games
It started about three years ago with a surprise Christmas present for my son that yielded squeals of joy and excitement but now, three...
Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered with Dr. Danielle Zerr
As we continue to live during a global pandemic and more information comes out about safety guidelines for you and your family, you may...
Strong as a Mother: I Fell in Love with Lifting Weights...
Growing up, I was one of those kids who wanted to do all the things. Movement has always been an integral part of my...
Do I Need Pelvic Floor Therapy?
As a mother to two young children, I often think back to when I brought my little bundles of joy home. My life shifted...
Forest Bathing: Finding Peace Among Trees
Forest bathing saved my mental health. Whenever I mention this to people, I typically get a strange look accompanied by a question like, “you...
The Gut-Brain Connection: A Low FODMAP Diet Improved My Anxiety
The human body is beautiful, complex…and weird. I predicted that age and stress would bring changes to my muscles and mind, but I never...
Eight Common Things Women Go Through During Infertility Treatments
Even to this day, I look at the clock at 7:00 AM and immediately think about women sitting anxiously in a doctor’s office waiting...