Health + Safety

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I signed my husband and me up for all the classes that our hospital offered. Birth, breastfeeding, newborn care...you name it, we were there. The only one we missed was the night they...

My Dad, the ever-optimist and leader of our family, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2001.   Let me tell you about my Dad.  My Dad's smile would light up a room.  He was almost always positive and if you asked him how...

It's the most wonderful time of the year,  There'll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near; It's the most wonderful time of the year... We have all heard this song a thousand times. For many, this really is...

The birth of my fourth child is best described as a "Grand Finale," but to understand why my fourth birth story deserves a name so grand, I will have to take you back to the birth of my first...

This is my advice for this strange time we're living in and how to remain calm. Yes, Covid-19 is real and yes, it's dangerous. There's a lot that's unknown about it and we're learning about it as we go,...

Consider this idea: your self-care can be found in serving others around you. I don't mean taking care of your children or your spouse, because that is a given as a mother or as a parent. You are doing a great...

Me Time. Is it selfish or a necessary part of a mom's life to keep her well balanced? For me it's definitely a necessity. I love being a mom, but I also need activity away from my family that...

Before 2014, I knew little about breast cancer.  Though most people I knew had someone in their life touched by breast cancer, my awareness of the disease did not go far beyond the pink ribbons or the occasional dollar donated in the checkout...

  "Literally in the consultation for my daughter, I made an appointment for myself.  I could tell the care was going to be great and I wanted to do something for myself too!" Jeannie Russell  Moms, there is always going to...

Self-care has become a buzzword for women. Women spend so much time taking care of others, that we tend to get run-down a bit and not take the time to care for ourselves. As we know, but don't always...

I'm not a physician, and this blog is not meant to be construed as medical advice. If you are concerned about your child's health, please take them to your pediatrician, the nearest urgent care or emergency room.  It was a...

It seems as if every presidential election season is one to be survived, but the year 2020 seems like a particularly hard presidential election season. As a mental health clinician, here are my points on how I am choosing...