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Parenting is life-changing, rewarding and filled with excitement. CapitalMOM is a Bryan Health online community for Nebraska parents and grandparents to connect, learn and grow with one another through all stages of life.

Raising More Inclusive Kids

Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee, hosts of Real Life Conversations with CapitalMom. First of all, thank you again for...

Knee Pain & Surgery: How to Avoid It & When to Know It’s Time

If you’re experiencing knee pain, you might be wondering what you can do to avoid surgery and when surgery might be...

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...

What We Have Learned in Our 30s

Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee. Welcome to episode seven of CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. Thanks so much for...

Acupuncture: Ancient Medicine with Modern Applications

My interest in acupuncture started while working alongside an acupuncturist in Anchorage, Alaska, at a large medical...

Raising More Inclusive Kids

Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee, hosts of Real Life...

Knee Pain & Surgery: How to Avoid It & When to Know It’s Time

If you’re experiencing knee pain, you might be...

Our E-Bike Road Trip from Nebraska to Colorado

Earlier this month, John and I went on a small...

What We Have Learned in Our 30s

Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee. Welcome to episode...

Acupuncture: Ancient Medicine with Modern Applications

My interest in acupuncture started while working...

Pregnancy & Babies

Top 5 Things I Would Tell New Moms

Top 5 Things I Would Tell New Moms

At the end of every year, there are always top 10 lists for something. Recently, a friend asked me if I could write a blog about the top five or 10 things I would tell new parents. So, after reflecting on the last 12 years of parenting, here are the things I wish...

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Talking All Things Toddlers

Toys, Cash or Bust

Toys, Cash or Bust

It’s November 1 and the Walmart toy catalog has arrived. You look and see that things have already been circled and an entire page has a large circle around every toy. This is what happens every year. The toys wanted are circled with my kids’ names next to them, so I...

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I Need to Be More Empathetic

I Need to Be More Empathetic

Growing up I was close to my mom. She was and still is my best friend. I could talk to her about anything. I felt comfortable going to her for advice. Now that I have children, I have strived to have continuous open conversations with them. The Need to Be More...

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Bryan Health Resources

Wherever life leads, we’re here for you. Whether you’re ready to welcome a new member to your family, looking for ways to stay fit and active, seeking a new direction in life with a career in health care, want to learn more about your health through convenient podcasts and easy online screenings, have a health concern and need a doctor, or are interested in giving back by volunteering. You can turn to us, and we’ll move Forward. Together.

Kids in K-12 Grades

What Is the Appropriate Age to Start Dating?

What Is the Appropriate Age to Start Dating?

Another tricky subject we are currently navigating through - dating. My son turns 13 this May and I can’t believe he will be a teenager. The dating world has changed even in the last 10 years. Recently, he has been talking with a girl he met at youth group. Mostly via...

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Is Your Pre-Teen Ready to Stay Home Alone?

Is Your Pre-Teen Ready to Stay Home Alone?

Whether it's a snow day home from school, an unexpected business meeting, or a childcare arrangement that fell through, there probably will be times when I’ll need to leave my child home alone. It's natural for parents to worry when first leaving kids without...

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Words of Grandparent Wisdom

Finding Time to Connect with My Grandkids

Finding Time to Connect with My Grandkids

At this moment, I’m sitting in front of our rental cabin at Chadron State Park. It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining and there is a nice breeze which is keeping the heat away. We came on this 10-day vacation to get away. We’ll spend a couple of days in Chadron, a...

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Granddaughter Runs Away With It

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...

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Meet Our Authors

Mallory Connelly

Meet Mallory

Babies & Toddlers

Hello! I am born and raised in Lincoln, and I never plan to leave. As a small child I knew I wanted to be a mom.  My mom is my best friend, and I wanted that bond with my children. I went to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a degree in Journalism, but my one passion was motherhood. My husband and I have been married for over 11 years now and we have two children. Cohen, my son, is 10 years old and Collyns, my daughter, is 7 years old. We recently got a dog, Maya, who is now the baby of the family. In addition to the time I devote to being a mom, I also work full-time at a local television station.  It’s a balancing act, but being a mom is one full-time job I never want to quit.   

Nancy Becker

Meet Nancy

Grandkids & Grandparents

Where can I even begin to explain the magic that consumed me when I found out I was going to be a grandparent? It didn’t take long, and I was a grandmother of four wonderful kids. With the birth of each one, I was in awe of my emotions and my love for these bundles of joy.  

Rachel Robinson

Meet Rachel

Real Life Conversations

Hi, my name is Rachel Robinson. I was born and raised in Lincoln.

I am a stay-at-home-mom to three amazing kids named Ellie, Brecken, and Finley. I worked as a PE teacher at Scott Middle School for 8.5 years and turned into a SAHM when my second kiddo was born. I love being home with my kids. It is so fulfilling to me to be home with them through each stage, to care for them, and to be a part of the little details and the big moments in their lives.

My husband, John, is a Men’s gymnastics coach at the University of Nebraska. Our kids love to go to the gym and play. We love that they now have a relationship with the college athletes. It is really fun. Go Big Red!

I am very excited to be chatting about things motherhood here on CapitalMom. I hope you enjoy and are able to relate as we share our motherhood journey.

Ashlee Hendricks

Meet Ashlee

Real Life Conversations

Hi, I’m Ashlee Hendricks. I am a mom to 3 awesome kids: Ellie, Anna, and Levi. My husband Jon works as a professor at the UNL Business College. While we are not natives to Lincoln (this year marks 5 years in Nebraska) I did grow up on a dairy farm in southwest Missouri and feel quite at home here. I work as a full-time mom and a part-time nurse at a clinic here in town. As a family we are happiest outside and having adventures. We lived in South Carolina before moving here so we’ve had to toughen up quite a bit! We love biking, camping, and anything involving water. I have been supported and inspired by so many amazing women and men along my parenting journey. Rachel and I have talked a lot about our short-comings and wins as moms. I hope as we share some of our story that you’ll find some relatable information that can nurture and inspire you wherever you are on your journey as a parent. We are all in this together!

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