Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing an OB/GYN who is Right for You
Birth plan. Do you want to try for a VBAC, a water birth, or other natural birthing options? It is important to choose a provider who...
Earlier this year, we endured something that I would never wish on any mother - the hospitalization of our newborn.
I realize that three kids in, I’m very blessed to have only one hospital stay under my belt but it...
Mama, this isn't an easy topic... World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10).
We hear phrases like "end the stigma" and "there's no shame in this," and we might truly believe those sentiments. And yet...
And yet, here is what I know...
When I was younger, I thought that as women aged, they just naturally felt freer and stopped caring so much about their appearance. I thought that magically, they became totally comfortable and confident in their own skin as time...
Fall festivities and Halloween are incredibly exciting and fun filled with get togethers, outings and the food. The FOOD!! Who isn't able look back on an amazing fall get together, hayride, or trick-or-treating night with a single unpleasant memory? Parents whose children...
I'll start by saying this may not be the guide you are thinking it to be - it's not a "how to handle toddlers and their back talking" guide. Because I got nothing for ya there. This is for...
It’s summertime. The season where I find myself with a little knot in my stomach as I attempt to find a swimsuit that can flatter a woman who has c-section scars, love handles, and stretch marks. These things I...
Can anyone else relate to the feeling that you've been on some sort of weight loss plan for basically the last decade, if not longer? Maybe it just comes with the territory of being a mom.
2020 was unkind to...
As a busy mom, stress is high and self-care is often missed. Many moms prioritize others over themselves and suffer physically, mentally and emotionally. In 2023, almost 10 million moms suffered from burnout.
We, as women, need to remember to...
Very dear to the heart of this Dayton Mom Blogger is the New Life Clinic. Nestled right in the center of the town of Wilmington, OH is this amazing place that offers hope and help to so many. The...
On any given day, I have a never-ending list of things to do.
Two part-time jobs, school, two children, a husband, a house, and they all need my attention. I am constantly pulled in different directions. Which thing is most...
I’ve recently started following a new weight loss program as part of my never-ending endeavor to better myself. I’ve got a myriad of reasons for wanting to lose some weight, including things like health benefits (I am hoping some...
“Call in Renee!” the nurse assisting my OBGYN hollered out a crack in the door. In came an older nurse, kind-faced and eager to help. “I heard you down the hall, I knew they must be taking care of...
How many times and how many blogs can you possibly read about how to find the proper balance?
I, myself, have read many; how to balance life, work, friends, school, kids, husbands, families ...Oh My Word – I am getting...
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Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
