Understanding the Kegel Exercise
Dr. Holly Durney, a pelvic floor physical therapist and 2021, 2022 HER Expert Panelist discusses the most common mistakes she sees when teaching her patients how to do a kegel exercise.
Navigating Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage: A Roundtable Discussion
Our 2022 expert panelists discuss how parents can navigate pregnancy after loss, what resources are available, that often difficult decision to not have more children and being content with the family that one has, and dealing with the changes that the body goes through after loss, how to approach fitness after miscarriage or loss, and a parent’s understandable array of mixed emotions and anxiety of losing a child.
Building a Holistic Toolkit for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Parenthood: Mental & Emotional Support
After giving birth, who can provide you with the mental and emotional support you need and deserve? In part 3 of our series, we’re breaking down the potential members of your care team who can help you feel mentally and emotionally supported.
Starting Solids: When, Where, & How to Begin
Starting solids with your baby is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. When should you start solids and how should you begin?
Body Image and Body Diversity: How Can We Apply it to Ourselves?
As a society, we are beginning to look at the ways we historically have had a Eurocentric view of beauty and the thin ideal. As a culture, we are moving toward being more accepting of people with of all bodies and sizes. And yet, we get stuck turning that expanded view of beauty inward.
Managing Social Anxiety as a Mom
You know that mom that you’ve come across a few times who seems a little awkward, you’re a little unsure about who she is and whether or not you kind of want to bring her in. Guess what? She’s not stuck up. She’s anxious.
My Child Has ADHD. Do I Have it Also?
Many adults have suffered in silence with undiagnosed ADHD. In my practice, I have diagnosed hundreds, if not thousands, of children and adolescents with ADHD. During that process there was one question that was almost always asked by concerned parents: “Could I also have ADHD?” Simply put, YES!
4 Keys to a Great Night’s Sleep
Many of us suffer because we don’t get enough of good quality sleep every night. Before you resign yourself to another restless night and a less-than-productive day, try the tips offered by Dr. Susan Lovelle, MD. There’s also a downloadable PDF.
Mommy Moments
As moms, you tend to put everyone ahead of yourself. With all that you need to do, don’t forget to take time for self care! Dr. Erkeda DeRouen provides some tips by using the word “self care” as an acrostic poem and downloadable image.
Taking Kids from Yuck to Yum: 5 Steps to Help Your Picky Eater
If you have a picky eater at home, you are not alone! In fact, it is estimated that 20-50% of children, especially toddlers & preschoolers, are selective eaters. Even though it’s very common it can still cause frustration and worry for parents. Follow these 5 steps to help selective eaters explore new foods.