My daughter is almost two and suddenly she has a word for everything. She speaks in incomplete sentences, full of improper grammar. She makes up her own words and combines them to describe what she sees. It’s like a puzzle to figure out what she is saying half the time, but with a lot of… [Read More]
Healthy living for the whole family
This article first appeared on Run Stroller Run and is republished here with permission. As a mom, I strive to model healthy living to my toddler daughter Emma through my food choices and regular exercise. Since I work as a Holistic Health Coach and a fitness instructor, my daughter has been exposed to healthy living from… [Read More]
Shifting from Comparison to Joy
This piece was first published on Elephant Journal and is republished here with permission. I had high hopes first time I took my daughter Emma to a story time at the local library. The event was free and seemed like a great way to meet local moms. When we arrived at the “story corner,” it… [Read More]
Most of the time, I have no idea what I am doing
When I first became a mom, friends would visit me and say ” you must be so happy.” I was. I had a beautiful healthy daughter named Emma, but I was many other things as well, like exhausted to the bone, both emotionally and physically. I was completely overwhelmed with love for this tiny creature… [Read More]
How listening to your child can shift your perspective
This post initially appeared on elephant journal, and is republished here with permission. I was recently in a store with my daughter Emma, when she looked up and started excitedly pointing at the ceiling. “Pig, pig!” she exclaimed. I didn’t see a pig anywhere, but she was insistent and kept repeating herself. At first,… [Read More]
Why I love my toddler’s wild hair
“What are you going to do about your daughter’s hair?” I get this question a lot. My daughter Emma has long, fine hair that is light brown with some glimmers of blonde. It flops on her face, covering her eyes. When I get her from the crib in the morning, her hair stands up on… [Read More]
New year, same you: How to set lasting goals
This week marks the beginning of a new year – 2015! For many of us, the start of a new year brings up the expectation of resolutions. I will admit that I have never liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions, for several reasons, mainly due to the disappointment that comes with failed resolutions. Setting a goal… [Read More]
Loving Our Bodies: Tips from a 2-Year-Old.
This article first appeared on elephant journal and is republished here with permission. My daughter Emma has a beautiful, round tummy. She loves to lift up her shirt and point to it, while happily announcing, “belly!” She pushes the baby flesh in while laughing. “Look at that awesome tummy,” I say, and chuckle with… [Read More]
How to find motiviation to exercise in the dead of winter
I am one of those people who prefers to hibernate in the winter. It is just so COLD here from December to March and I find it difficult to motivate to do anything, including exercise. Last winter was my first one as a stay at home mom, and I spent many days snowbound with my… [Read More]
Guest Post: Have a Happy, HEALTHY Holiday Season!
Today’s guest blog post is from my friend and fellow IIN graduate Michelle Obermeier. Read on about her tips on how to have a healthy holiday season. It is official! The holiday season is upon us once again! It is time for family, celebration, presents and festivities! It is also time for cookies, chocolates and… [Read More]