Tag: health
All Shapes and Sizes
The first time she mentioned it, we were driving home from school. “Zeke (name changed to protect the innocent) said I run slow because...
Temporary Retirement
I am sitting at the airport on my way home from four days visiting my grandfather in Florida. I feel rested and happy and...
AFC Urgent Care: Your Convenient Alternative to the Emergency Room
When the hours of your primary care doctor are inconvenient for your schedule and you don’t want to wait hours at the emergency room...
The Problem with Digital Fitness Trackers
So this is probably a very unpopular opinion, as many of my friends use a Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc. I do not like Fitness...
A Mommy Nap
Let's face it, we certainly know that kids get tired and cranky. And it is acceptable most of the time. But as a mom,...
The Mom Guilt is Just Too Real
The mom guilt is just too real.
Not sure why I didn't notice when it started, but they say hindsight is always 20/20. I...
Wellness – A few things I kept with me from my...
As a Jamaican, it is natural to lean towards nature's cures. Some of my habits were formed from fond memories with my grandma. When...
The Latest Resources for Postpartum Support in Fairfield County
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week takes place the first week of May each year. The 2019 theme is #MakingOverMotherhood with the goal of "making over"...
To My Son, on the Eve of Your Bone Marrow Transplant
To my son, on the eve of your bone marrow transplant:
The first time you were born was a Thursday, on a day in late...
Picky Eaters? Mom Hacks For Getting In the Greens!
Meal planning has to be one of the most challenging things about parenthood.
My firstborn was always a great eater (except for that pureed...