Tag: health
How Are the Numbers Today?
I am a scientist, so I like data. And throughout the COVID pandemic, I keep asking the same question - How are the numbers...
The Most Important Class I Took While Pregnant
I took a lot of classes while I was pregnant. All were essential in helping me with childbirth, breastfeeding, relaxation, and coping with the...
Our Journey with Selective Mutism
I first heard the phrase “selective mutism” at my daughter’s ballet class. She and I were talking in the waiting room, and another girl...
A Gut Feeling: Tips & Tricks for a Great Year
We’ve got a feeling that 2022 will be a very good year. Why do we feel this?
We are firm believers in the gut-brain connection,...
Birth Partners Doulas: Supporting Moms Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Twenty-two years ago, I came home from the hospital with a seven-pound, fifteen-ounce bundle of joy. AND I WAS TERRIFIED. I could barely comprehend...
The Hot-Mess Mom’s Guide to Sustainability
New year, new you? New habits? Lifestyle changes? This guide is for hot-mess moms, so let us not get carried away. Here are some...
A 2022 Guide to Fitness, Health, & Wellness in Fairfield County
2022 is here, and we don’t know what to expect for the New Year. But we do know that it’s time you set yourself...
Weight Loss Surgery Made Me A Better Mom
I had weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) in July 2020 and have lost 170 lbs from my highest weight.
I wanted to do this for...
Mom Approved First-Aid Tips and Tricks
When I was a kid, I had my fair share of scrapes, stitches, and other injuries. I never broke a bone, but I did...
I Was Wrong About Placenta Encapsulation
I’ve always been a practical person, guided by logic. It’s hard for me to believe in things that I can’t see or feel for...