If I had to pick ONE thing moms tell me they find most challenging, it would certainly be the constant juggle between the children’s needs, cooking, cleaning, other daily chores, work, and finding time for themselves. It’s a constant, relentless quest for the unicorn known as balance. But does the idea of balance really help […] More
What was the most surprising, unexpected emotion you felt after your first child was born? For me, it was the sudden, profound feeling that from that moment on, my sense of safety was forever tied to the wellbeing of this tiny human being in my arms. It was an overwhelming feeling – one I never […] More
I know that terrible feeling you’re experiencing….for me it was like sinking into quicksand. You never get the sleep you need. Your body aches. It seems you can never get anything done, because something – or someone – always interrupts you. And you think, “How can I, as a mother, have the right to say […] More
I often hear from moms how you’d like to be more patient with your toddler’s tantrums, with the baby who isn’t sleeping, or simply with handling everyday tasks like getting out of the house with small children. You feel bad, clearly, for losing your temper or giving into frustrations, but perhaps there is a fear […] More
“My kids would be better off with a different mom. Someone who doesn’t yell and has more patience with them. I’m not good enough for them.” I look at that statement and feel sorry for the mother who felt that way then I remember it was me and not too long ago. Despite seeing to […] More
The Struggle of Exercising for an Ex-Athlete after Giving Birth A lot of women, athletes included, find it a struggle to have the will and the energy to get back into exercising after giving birth. I know for me, it was one of the hardest things to do—decide to take the time away for myself […] More
Motherhood is something that many would describe as being a full-time job. But new research has confirmed what every parent already knows. It’s actually a lot more work than a traditional 9-5 job. The survey asked 2000 American moms of children aged 5 to 12, to analyze their weekly schedule. The study revealed that the […] More
If you have ever been engrossed in making a quilt or knitting a cardigan, you’ll have an idea of the satisfaction one can derive from such a pastime. But the benefits of engaging in a creative pursuit like crafts goes beyond a personal feeling of satisfaction – crafting actually holds significant psychological and social benefits, […] More
11:46This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: So one thing I wanted to ask you about Montessori is around experiential learning. We know, like […] More
5:07This article is part of a video series with Dr. Changa Kurukularatne, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine; he is a father of four. Dr. Changa has worked in multiple countries from the U.S. to New Zealand and Singapore. Dr. Linnea: Talking about blurred lines, I feel that, especially given your background in […] More
1:28This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: And this is also a great strategy to deal with the siblings’ conflict? Sharon: Yes. Dr. Linnea: […] More
Some supplements might provide migraines relief: there’s evidence they can ease the intensity or frequency of migraine attacks. Migraine is a painful and debilitating condition that is more than just a headache. While a throbbing headache is the main symptom, a migraine attack often goes hand in hand with other symptoms like disturbed vision, sensitivity […] More
