by Charlene Bazarian Whether by chance or by choice, teen pregnancy remains a modern-day reality. While many aspects of what is considered the traditional family unit have evolved quite a bit over time, there seem to be many misconceptions and even a reluctance to openly discuss the health and wellness of pregnant teen girls. Dr. Kymberli Boynton, psychologist, … [Read more...]
3 Gifts Every Mom Should Give Herself and Kids on Mother’s Day
By Charlene Bazarian When motivation wanes, your daily habits kick in. While chasing almost any goal, you often hear how important it is to “find your why” and, when it comes to living a healthier, fitter lifestyle, ask any mom her “why,” and she will likely tell you that it is her children. Learning that self-care is not selfish isn’t necessarily an easy … [Read more...]
Loving My New Mom Body: Learning To Embrace Changes After Motherhood
Every New Year, I try to not set resolutions – but to be more mindful of how to care for my body, mind and spirit and incorporate a more holistic approach towards feeling better about myself, moving more and truly loving myself. This approach towards self-care really initiated after the birth of my first child, Ella. I had to figure out a way to love myself – to … [Read more...]
