Seasonal Moves to bring Laughter and Joy to your Pregnant Body

"And If you ever saw It, You would even say It Glows"

Happy holidays! I get a little silly with the descriptions of some of these...

Gifting for the holidays can be exciting, but, also, daunting. Especially when the best gifts are not gifts at all, but experiences. We put together this list of some really useful items and ideas...

(originally published in the Memphis Parent )

I’ve always defined myself, in part, as a “runner”. Very early into my pregnancy running didn’t feel good to my body anymore....

How to Conquer Incontinence and Pregnancy

Unfortunately, 1 in 3 women has urinary leakage postpartum. There are a few reasons why this happens.

Symptoms of nausea shake off your exercise routine in...

Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers: The Long Term Value of Connecting with your Children

Upon a friend’s suggestion, I recently read Hold on to your Kids, Why Parents Need to Matter...

Taking your children camping appeals to the nostalgic sentiments of iconic American youth.

It also means a lot of packing.

One night of camping with an 18-month old in our friends quiet and...

What Does Being Pregnant Feel Like?

Being pregnant was honestly something I had a hard time envisioning. I’d always wanted to be a mother. I could envision myself walking my child to school...

Mindfulness Meditation Benefits 

It’s easy to let the excitement and anticipation a new baby translate into a checklist:

• Finding the best car seat
• Loading up on your army of bottles
• ...

It’s difficult to articulate what it feels like to be a new mom. Partly, because the new momma brain feels sleep deprivation symptoms and effects. Articulating anything when tired sometimes...

I wrote this article to share my honest experience and perhaps help other mothers who have struggled with breastfeeding feel normal should they encounter any of the same challenges.

Before becoming...