As a parent – mother or father – our greatest legacy is our children. Any influence we have past our own life – will likely persist through our children. Greater than any job we might ever have, and I bet if you asked President Obama he’d answer the same, being a parent (can) be the…
Today’s blog is my first – with my children playing by my side. To blog, I usually wake at 5 am or wait until my work day begins. But today is different. PerspectiveToday, in their high pitched, little boy voices – my sons peep “beep beep” as they back up their trucks in their increasingly…
Most of the instructions given to pregnant women are inadequate – not least because they encourage women to focus on the little things related to their pregnancy and miss the big picture. For example, early in my career as a midwife I was surprised by how many times women called me thinking they were in…
Last week, a student asked me to write down a comment I had made in a Pilates class I taught because it really resonated with her as a busy mom and athlete. This is what I said in class: “Mental imagery facilitates development of neuromuscular pathways which contribute to improved motor control and musculoskeletal strength.”…
American moms are busy. They are masters of multi-tasking and conflict management – think communicating with a tantrum throwing toddler (or two) while trying to finish a work related phone call or trying to pick up your dry cleaning or pay bills? (ouch, I’m having flashbacks). Further, women are having children at older ages and…
Last week I received a wonderful question from a subscriber who is also an integrative medicine family practice physician. Her question is a common problem for many women during pregnancy. Read my response below. Question: “I have a patient who is pregnant and suffering from frequent migraine/tension type headaches.” “Are there any safe holistic remedies…
Below are links to 2 timely posts by fellow mothers’ rights blogger, Your (Wo)man in Washington, Valerie Young. Thanks to Valerie, the NAMC, and authors like Phoebe Taubman, mentioned in the posts, for maintaining a consistent voice for equal rights for mothers. Free Riding on Families, Part OneFree Riding on Families, Part Two
I first began to explore the concept of minimalism when I became old enough (and strong enough) to move my bedroom furniture around. I must have been somewhere around 8 years old. I would flip through the pages of the Sears and JC Penny catalogs (remember those?) and be inspired by the endless photographs of…
February 12, 2010 Update – Two posts featuring Ginger were published today on attaining balance – physically, socially, relationally, and spiritually, and emotionally. Guide to Great Posture – interview of Ginger about postural tips How I Manage Work/Life Balance – guest blog by Ginger published by National Association of Mothers’ Centers in Washington D.C., founded…
Your Independence Day As a woman and a human being – May 26, 2004 was My Independence Day. When was your Independence Day? Or has it come yet? I want to share my Independence Day Story – albeit the intensely condensed version – of How I went from a painfully passive girl to a boisterously…
An important universal mantra for all parents, no matter what non profit organization you support. There is nothing more important than the health of your child.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vAVkv1LBx8]
New Blog posting by National Association of Mothers’ Centers, Your (Wo)man in Washington, Valerie Young. I could not wait to read Valerie’s blog today as it came into my inbox and flashed, “I will not apologize for being a mother.” “What a great title,”I thought to myself. “I wonder what she has to say today.”…