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4 of the Most Important Things You Can Do For Your Health Right Now
Eat More Vegetables. This is the number one piece of nutrition advice I give to anyone and everyone, and would often even give it to myself. I have never once worked with a client that I did not recommend to increase their vegetable intake. Even if you are doing a...
Motherhood is a Privilege
As Madelynn was screaming that she wanted to take her half eaten breakfast (that took her 90 minutes to pretend to eat) in the car with her, I just kept repeating, 'motherhood is a privilege, motherhood is a privilege,' to try to get me through the moment. A few weeks...
Why I Let My Kids Eat All the Candy They Want on Halloween
My family loves Halloween. We love dressing up in coordinating costumes and going to lots of Halloween activities. My husband and I actually liked dressing up even before we had kids, but now it is even more fun and seems more acceptable and...
I Hate Soccer Snacks
Caleb just started his third season of soccer and this topic has been on my mind for a few years but it wasn’t until my best friend sent me the picture below of the snack her four year old received at 9 AM last week that compelled me to write it. I love sports and I...
Traveling: Connecting, Walking, Eating
I just returned home from a week long trip with my sister, and prior to that I was able to do a long overdue (as in 14 years) girls weekend with my college girlfriends. I have previously written about how traveling has changed for me over the years as my relationship...
An Open Letter to My Daughter about Her Body and Relationship with Food on Her Second Birthday
Dear Madelynn, I know you do not know how much I wanted you. I wanted you and your brother more than you will ever know but for different reasons. Caleb made me a mom after struggling for years to become pregnant. You made me a mom all over again and gave me hope...