The other day, my five-year-old Max said, “I need some protein so I can have big muscles.” I couldn’t help but laugh because I knew exactly where he heard that from – me. As a personal trainer, I focus on hitting my daily protein goals to build muscle and support a...
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The “We Should” List: Little Adventures, Big Joys, No Pressure
I’ve used lists my entire adult life. In college, at work and at home, I’ve always had a list of things to get done. As I check one thing off, I add another. Often, I rewrite the list just to make it seem new! The one thing about my list that has always held true – if...
Backpack Safety: It’s Time to Lighten the Load
Have you ever noticed when moving your child's backpack, that it feels like it contains 40 pounds of rocks? Maybe you've noticed your child: Struggling to put it on Bending forward while carrying it Complaining of tingling or numbness Complaining of a headache and...
Childbirth and Beyond: My Hardest, Most Beautiful Work
Being a mom to Ayan and Jordan is the best part of my life. Ayan is six and Jordan is about to turn four and they are truly the best thing since sliced bread. Motherhood fills me with a kind of joy I never knew existed. Cheerleader, coach, snack-getter, boo-boo fixer,...
Hey Mama, Get In The Picture!
I was scrolling through my photos the other day and noticed how few include me with my kids. I have plenty of adorable snapshots of my two children and tons of great shots of my husband with them, both candid and posed. I genuinely love taking photos on my phone or...
My Inner Voice: The Power of Positive Self-Talk
I’ve never been one to ask myself the “why me” question when something doesn’t go as planned in my life. Thankfully, when times have been difficult I’ve been able to skip past this question and look for solutions by asking “what if”. Often, when life presents a...
Slowing Down
Welcome to Real Mom Moments with Rachel and Ashlee. More Real Mom Moments Raise Your Hand If... Skills of Independent Play Appreciating the Mess Your Attitude Matters I am a mom to three awesome kids: Ellie, Anna, and Levi. My husband Jon works as a professor at the...
How to Deal With Big Changes in Your Life
The one constant in life is change. One might get a new job, have a baby, graduate or move to a different city. Even though changes can be exciting, they can also be stressful. My patients frequently ask for coping strategies to deal with the big changes in life. Here...
This Summer, Don’t Just Survive the Family Vacation, Enjoy It
Does the thought of a summer vacation kind of stress you out? Do you ever come back from a “getaway” feeling more drained than when you left? Same. Traveling with little humans is a full-contact sport. As the mom, I’m not just packing the snacks and sunscreen, I’m...
My Grandparenting Style: Simple, Spontaneous and Surprising
My daughter-in-law was sorting through cards and letters that their family had received over the past five years and sent me a picture of a card she thought I might enjoy. Upon receiving, my first thought was, “Wow, cheers to Emily! She’s tackling this after five...
Helping Our Kids Understand Their Worth: Who They Are Not What They Do
Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation. Today, we're going to jump into a topic that has really been on both of our hearts, and it is making sure that our kids know that their worth is based on who they are and not what they do. So we'll jump into that just...
Safe Sleep Practices for Newborns
Welcoming a baby into the world is a happy and exciting time! One of the most important aspects of caring for a baby is ensuring safe sleep. Infants typically sleep 16 to 18 hours a day, which is essential for their growth, development and overall health. Safe sleep...
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Concerned About Health Symptoms, and Unsure What to Do? Use our Symptom Checker and find out.
Whether it’s a rash, your child’s ear pain or your aching back, our symptom checker can help determine what to do. Just answer a few questions about your symptoms and receive recommendations for care.
