Tag: health
Awkward Mom Moments: Going to the Doctor
Now, I'm not ashamed to admit that I hate going to the doctor for myself. It's not fun to have a person's attention directed...
My Kid Ate a Donut, and It’s a HUGE Deal
Disclaimer: This post does not provide medical advice. Please always speak with a medical professional about concerns, including those about food allergy treatment.
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Pressure and the Anxious Child: A General Guide for Emotional Support
Enter the mind of an anxious child, and you step into a storm.
Thoughts are a constant swirl that instantaneously runs through a thousand catastrophic...
How I Had a Successful VBAC
A few months ago, I wrote an article about finding a supportive VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) provider. Well, I GOT MY VBAC, and...
Montefiore Orthopedics: Covering Your Needs from Head to Toe
We recently had the opportunity to interview a few members of the Montefiore Orthopedic team! The COVID-19 pandemic has placed so many families in...
How To Use “What If” Questions to Your Advantage
Typically when we begin a sentence with “what if,” it’s signaling something we fear. It can be big and scary as in “What if this lump...
My Birth Experience Abroad
This month my daughter turns four years old and when I share my birth experience, friends always get surprised (I gave birth to two...
Better Health Lies in This One Simple Addition To Your Diet
Human beings have evolved in a perfect symbiotic relationship with millions of micro-organisms (a.k.a. friendly bacteria or probiotics) living in our bodies and on...
The Affordable Answer to What’s for Dinner
Meal planning for a family of five can be a time-consuming process, and, unlike most, my kids are actually great eaters. I’m always on...
Finding Support for My VBAC
After having my first baby via c-section because she was breech, I switched provider practices to one I originally thought was more VBAC friendly....