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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Could an Ongoing Cough or Chest Cold Be Asthma?
I often see patients in my office who are dealing with a cough or chest cold that won’t go away or returns repeatedly. With these symptoms, I consider if my patient might have asthma.
Moms Just Wanna Have Fun: Prioritizing Your Own Joy This Summer
The last day of school is on the horizon, and the kids are already buzzing with excitement for summer. As I brainstormed what to write about for May, a few obvious topics came to mind: summer activity bucket lists, spring cleaning and toy purging, summer survival...
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...
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...
Move More, Stress Less: Simple Ways to Add Movement Into Mom Life
Before I had my two littles, Max and Zoey, finding time to exercise was easy. Now? The struggle is real. Between laundry, dishes, snack requests and cleaning up endless messes, working out often takes a back seat. As moms, we naturally put our kids’ needs first – but...
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...
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...
What Is Vertigo and How Is It Treated?
Imagine a sudden feeling of spinning when you first get out of bed that makes you feel like you’re on a carnival merry-go-round that won’t stop. You feel clammy, nauseous and out of control.
Flying with Littles: Tips from Our Disney Trip
Traveling with little ones is an adventure in itself, and taking my two-year-old, Zoey, and four-year-old, Max, to Disney World was no exception! From navigating airport security with a stroller to keeping them entertained on the flight, I learned a lot about what...
Getting Kids Out the Door: How to Navigate Big Emotions
Today we're going to talk about when our kids don't want to go places and how we can best deal with that. Ashlee’s Glimmer The weather has been cold lately and Holmes Lake was frozen over. We went ice skating as a family multiple times and it was so much fun. We made...
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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.
