Mom confession: During my first pregnancy, I gained seventy pounds, and, in my second pregnancy, I gained forty-five pounds. With rapid weight gain like that, depression didn’t wait until the postpartum phase to introduce itself to me. As I...
Is there anything cuter than a sleeping baby? Laughing babies come close, but seeing our kids' angelic faces in a deep state of rest, breathing steadily, and peacefully asleep, melts away whatever frustrations they've caused us during the day.
I...
I can be very goal-driven and often find myself ignoring my own self-care to pursue whatever my current project is. Whether that be skipping yoga, quiet mornings, or naps, I have noticed that at times I don’t build in...
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One of my favorite memories from summertime was coming in after a long...
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As spring time comes and the weather gets warmer, protecting my...
When you have a baby, your friend list goes through some major changes. Some old friendships fade away, and you make new mom friends over time. When I first had my son, my close friends came to visit me,...
The first time my child fell ill, my mother-in-law said to me, "You and your son had your rite of passage," meaning I wasn't a parent until I experienced having to take care of my sick child. I guess...
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As a physician, I know that eating a healthy diet is a cornerstone...
Gather a group of moms, especially those of us with little ones, into any room and the conversation will inevitably turn to sleep because no one is getting enough of it. None. Of. Us. How sleep-deprived are you? Take...
The daily grind of family life and work take precedence over all else. Once in while, I’ll run into a familiar face at the grocery store or Target, and we promise to make plans, but they never seem to...
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