I had a conversation about this with a fellow mom this weekend, and our basic question and statement to ourselves was, “Aren’t you a good enough parent?” And my walk away was basically that no parent is perfect, so why are we holding ourselves to that performance measure? This inquiry and blog post is not…
Fertile and Fit: Best Prenatal Workout Tools Originally posted by Amy Tara Koch on bumpitupstyle.com Fudge, not fitness, is usually top of mind when you are pregnant. But, let me tell you from experience, exercise makes a huge impact on how you gain the baby weight. I hardly exercised in my first pregnancy and the…
Image by Ingrid Franz Moriarty OK so you are pregnant for the first time, or you are in the throes of postpartum bliss and sleep deprivation. Perhaps you are parenting three kids under the age of 5. Mom’s, that’s what you are. Whether the bun is still in the oven or not! The transition…
Sometimes we just get angry and mad. Am I alone here people? I think not. Perhaps you are EXHAUSTED because you are pregnant and not sleeping that well. Or you are postpartum and the baby is waking every 2-3 hours….or perhaps you and your partner just can’t get in sync. Or you got in an…
Fever Fever on the wall….One Mother’s Journey Caring for my child last weekend with a high fever confronted me with the reality that I have “fever phobia”. A blog I was reading on Dr.Greene.com described me perfectly; basically panicking that the fever my child was exhibiting would somehow be the end of her. Of course…
If you’re reading this, you’re at least a small part of the disconnect we, as mothers and fathers, have with nature. Many of us are first-generation digital natives, having been brought up with technology as part of our daily lives. We have begun to lose touch with ourselves, as Dr. Carl Gustav Jung implicated many years…
I want to share some principles for happy parents and effective parenting. But before I do, I want you to know that I am a firm believer that your ability to care for others, be it a partner or a child, stems from nurturing yourself. If you are completely depleted than you have nothing to…
You Are What You Eat and Baby Is Too Mareya Ibrahim, President and Founder, EAT CLEANER® and the Cleaner Plate Club™ Spinach. Eggs. Parsley. Peanuts. Beef. Last year was a landmark for food recalls – so many we seemed to all glaze over at the news of yet another sweeping net of bites-gone-bad. What you…
Whoever came up the old saying “you can’t live with them, you can’t live without them” must have been referring to their parents or in-laws. Nothing challenges your relationship with your parents more than joining their ranks and becoming parents yourselves. Having your own child often stirs up feelings about both the positive and negative…
Anna and I had the wonderful experience of participating and being taught parenting education classes through the RIE method in Los Angeles with all of our children. It is a method that is focused on parenting infants through the 2 year of life. My memories of those parenting classes was that they felt more like…
PAM 2009 is underway. The PAM Team is gearing up for a fabulous LA kick-off event, this year’s “Motherhood Begins Now” event will be on Saturday May 2nd. We purposefully chose a weekend so that working mom’s/mom’s-to-be and their families can also join in the fun. We will have our Mommy Lounge with wonderful spa…
Birth Doulas – An Essential Presence in Modern Maternity Care By Ana Paula Markel Photo by Ron Hamad In his last visit to Los Angeles, Dr. Michel Odent spoke beautifully about birth professionals having the ability to be bilingual. What an amazing concept! Doulas are bilingual. The role of the birthing doula gained popularity from…
What does it mean to parent mindfully? There are many definitions on mindful parenting, and while they are indeed valid, I often feel they end up sounding vague. For example, “Parenting mindfully means parenting consciously with awareness of what the present moment requires.” Now while this certainly is true, what exactly does this mean? Another…
When you’re a new or expecting dad advice comes at you from every direction. Some of it is great, and other bits you have to take with a grain of salt. With seven kids of my own, I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things every new or expecting dad needs to know: Be…
For a few years now, there have been these events, celebrate mama!, that happen in local communities. Celebrate mama weaves together all the best resources for moms, connects organizations that cater to moms and families, and do it in a lively and unique setting. Celebrate mama! was founded by a mom who wanted to give…
The years we spend mothering small children can be some of the most exciting and joyful, and let’s be honest, some of the most stressful and sleepless. As parents, we don’t usually have concentrated periods of solitude to explore yoga and meditation, but this doesn’t mean that it can’t be part of our lives. One…
We hope you enjoy this repost from our 2009 Nutrition and Wellness Newsletter. Healthy Snacking for the Mommy-to-Be By Anna Getty During pregnancy our bodies require a whopping 60-75 grams of protein per day. Gosh, I have a challenging time getting in the 35 grams when I am not carrying a child. A great way to…
Motherhood is a beautiful experience! Along with all the feelings of maternal love, you are balancing a million new things. It takes a village to raise a child, but being a parent doesn’t have to be exhausting. Today many parents are opting to practice spiritual parenting; A method which allows you to feel calm and…
©MagiQ Sxc.hu By: Mirranda Reinhardt for Pregnancy Awareness Month® The hot days of a Colorado summer are drawing to a rapid close. When I awoke this morning there was a crispness in the air that seemed to say, “get ready, winter is coming!” At higher elevations, the leaves are already showing off in brilliant…
Gourmet Meals Delivered to your Door If you are like me, you are a woman that has secretly dreamed of having the luxury of fabulous, fresh, and calorie conscious meals delivered to your door. I always loved that idea BEFORE I became a mom, after having my baby…well, let’s just say, it is becoming more…
Check out this link to Kelly Ripa’s interview with Anna Getty, Josie Maran and Zem Joaquin. Three powerhouse mom’s in the green world who were inspired to choose a eco conscious lifestyle while they were pregnant – and what fabulous careers followed suit! FOR EVERY COMMENT on their website through 4/30, Electrolux will donate $1…