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Health & Wellness
Heart Rates: What’s Normal, What’s Not
As a cardiac electrophysiologist, my specialty is treating heart rhythm concerns. This could be a heart rate that is too slow, too fast or irregular. Let’s learn more about what your heart rate means and when to be concerned. What Does Your Heart Rate Measure and Why...
Making Waves: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for All Ages
Do you have aches and pains? Want to move easier? Interested in ways to improve your child’s strength and balance? Whatever goal you may have for yourself, your child or a family member, there are different ways aquatic therapy can help. What is Aquatic Therapy?...
Navigating Life with Migraines: My Journey and Insights
Have you ever felt a headache so overwhelming that it seemed to take over your entire day, leaving you desperate for relief? For me, migraines became an unwelcome companion during high school. Back then, I didn’t even know what to call them; I just knew that the...
Family
Retirement: One Word, So Many Reactions
Retirement. I never really thought too much about the word or the idea of retiring. I truly enjoyed and appreciated the work I was asked to perform at Bryan. It felt challenging, purposeful and fulfilling. I loved my co-workers and volunteers - they were like family...
A Helpful Parenting Phrase: Motion Changes Emotion
Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation. Today, we're going to talk about one phrase that actually helps in the moment. So, there are lots of phrases that we can hear sometimes - this one is motion changes emotion. We're going to do our little glimmers...
Meet Ellen
Greetings to the CapitalMOM community! I’m Ellen Beans, your new Grandparent blogger. I’m following in fantastic footsteps … those of Nancy Becker. Nancy wrote this blog for 10 years and did a wonderful job of taking us with her through life experiences in retirement...
Parenting
Retirement: One Word, So Many Reactions
Retirement. I never really thought too much about the word or the idea of retiring. I truly enjoyed and appreciated the work I was asked to perform at Bryan. It felt challenging, purposeful and fulfilling. I loved my co-workers and volunteers - they were like family...
A Helpful Parenting Phrase: Motion Changes Emotion
Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation. Today, we're going to talk about one phrase that actually helps in the moment. So, there are lots of phrases that we can hear sometimes - this one is motion changes emotion. We're going to do our little glimmers...
Flipping the Script: A Positive Mindset for You & Your Kids
Welcome to another CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation! Today, we're diving into the concept of flipping the script—changing the way we talk about situations with our kiddos and with ourselves. Rachel’s Competition Glimmer I'm going to start with a glimmer. My daughter...
School
Summer Reflections & Prepping for Back to School
This week, we're going to roll into a tribute to summer and talk about getting into the swing of back to school. Our Summer Glimmers & Dimmers But first, let's go ahead and start with our glimmer and our dimmer. Rachel's July Glimmer My glimmer this month is my...
What to Do If Your Kid Lacks Motivation About School
Sometimes it feels like our kids really don’t care about school. Even when they’re smart and underachieving, or especially when they’re failing school, it’s not as simple as not caring about school. A Shift in Collyns' Approach to Schoolwork Collyns, who is in fourth...
Life Lessons Beyond the Cap & Gown
Three of our four grandkids have received their bachelor’s degree. This past weekend, one of those three received her master's degree. Reflections on Aging at Graduation I keep telling myself, "I’m too young for this. Stop the clock of life. Time is moving too...
Activities & Sports
Making Memories on the Golf Course
For years l've written about what my grandkids were up to, into or moving away from. It has always been about how my life has interacted with theirs—the ups, downs and 'looking forward to's. Since this summer, I have stood on the sidelines while my husband has been...
Our E-Bike Road Trip from Nebraska to Colorado
Earlier this month, John and I went on a small vacation. Here's how it went. Planning Our Trip We didn’t want to do anything too huge or expensive, so we decided to take our bikes to a couple of the state parks around the Midwest and explore. I don’t believe we’ve had...
Granddaughter Runs Away With It
It was December of 2023 when I first heard my granddaughter had signed up to run the 2024 half marathon in Lincoln. I was thrilled to hear her news. I knew she liked to run a bit, but never imagined she had set a goal to run the half marathon. Supporting Her Training...
Seasons & Holidays
Embracing Tiny Wins: A Mom’s Realistic Approach to New Year’s Goals
As a full-time personal trainer, health and wellness are literally my career—I spend my days helping others prioritize their well-being. But even with all my knowledge and experience, I still struggle to practice self-care as a mom of a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old....
Soaking Up & Building Up Our Kids
Hi. I'm Rachel, and I'm Ashlee. Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. It's real life. Rachel’s December Glimmer We're going to start with our glimmer and our dimmer. And my glimmer for this month is Wicked. Have you seen Wicked? Because I saw it, and I...
Holiday Season Self-Care for Moms
For my kids, it’s truly the most magical time of the year! For me though, as a mom, it’s also the season of heightened mental load and sensory overload. I feel the weight of planning, coordinating and making sure every moment is brimming with holiday cheer. I want my...
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Heart Rates: What’s Normal, What’s Not
As a cardiac electrophysiologist, my specialty is treating heart rhythm concerns. This could be a heart rate that is too slow, too fast or irregular. Let’s learn more about what your heart rate means and when to be concerned. What Does Your Heart Rate Measure and Why...
Making Waves: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for All Ages
Do you have aches and pains? Want to move easier? Interested in ways to improve your child’s strength and balance? Whatever goal you may have for yourself, your child or a family member, there are different ways aquatic therapy can help. What is Aquatic Therapy?...
Navigating Life with Migraines: My Journey and Insights
Have you ever felt a headache so overwhelming that it seemed to take over your entire day, leaving you desperate for relief? For me, migraines became an unwelcome companion during high school. Back then, I didn’t even know what to call them; I just knew that the...
Meet Rachel
I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. Before turning into a stay-at-home mom to Ellie, Brecken, and Finley, I taught PE at Scott Middle School for over eight years.
My husband, John, coaches men’s gymnastics at the University of Nebraska, and our kids love cheering on the athletes and playing in the gym. Go Big Red!
I hope you relate to my joys and challenges of motherhood as I share the little details and the big moments of my family’s life that I find so fulfilling.
Meet Ashlee
I’m a mom to Ellie, Anna, and Levi. I balance part-time nursing with full-time motherhood. My husband, Jon, is a professor at UNL’s Business College.
We’ve called Lincoln home for five years, after being raised in Missouri and moving from South Carolina. My family loves outdoor adventures—biking, camping, and anything water-related!
I’ve been supported and inspired by so many amazing parents on my motherhood journey, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you.
Meet Cassidy
I’m originally from North Platte, but Lincoln has been my home for over a decade. My husband, Justin, and I have two children, Maxwell and Zoey.
We’re both small business owners—Justin in motorsports, and me as a personal trainer and social media manager. Our flexible schedules allow us to prioritize family life.
I love photography, reading, podcasts, and cooking. Though motherhood is demanding and exhausting, I can’t wait to share the beautifully messy journey with you!
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