NN:
How can we inculcate healthy eating habits in our children, from the start?
SC:
Easy. Monkey see, Monkey do. If they see mom and dad eating broccoli, they are more likely to want broccoli. If they see mom and dad drinking a soda, they will probably want a soda, too! The best thing that you can do is walk the talk and physically show them good eating habits.
NN:
How were you able to accept the changes that your body went through when you were pregnant?
SC:
I was so in love with the tiny life growing inside of me that it was easy to accept! I did have my worries: weight gain, stretch marks, etc. As someone who struggled with body image for most of her life, I tried my best to focus on the health of my baby. That meant working out almost daily and eating only the best, nutritious foods.
NN:
How can one deal with postpartum depression?
SC:
I suffer from depression in general so after I had baby, it felt ten times worse. The best thing I did was talk to my doctor. I also believe getting out each day in the sunlight helped. New moms tend to be cooped up inside of their homes to tend to their newborn 24/7. You often wind up neglecting your own needs. I personally got on medication to help with my PPD and I feel so much better!
NN:
Best parenting advice you can give to a new mother.
SC:
You are allowed to be an imperfect parent. In this world, we feel so pressured to be a good mom and the mom guilt is REAL. Trust your intuition and your choices.
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