“Take care of yourself!”“What are you doing for self-care lately?”“How about taking some time for yourself.” “Prioritize self-care.”These are common refrains spoken by well-intentioned individuals. They are platitudes scrolling amongst the reels of social media.
Isn't Self-Care a Bit Privileged?
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We have great news for our friends in and near Helena - a fabulous new urgent care is opening up November 1! With locations already open in Anniston, Attalla, Chelsea, Hoover, and Heflin, Southern Immediate Care provides top-notch medical...
We already know Ascension St. Vincent's offers top-notch care for moms and babies. But did you also know they are the only hospital in Birmingham offering a special prenatal preparation program taught by Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educators?
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Understanding Caregiver Fatigue
I sat with my therapist a few years ago and tried to put into words not how I was feeling, but rather the unsettling absence of emotion that had crept into my care-taking role. I explained that...
Saying "No" Can Be a Good Thing.
As women, we naturally tend to take on more than we should without even realizing it. "No" is not a word that comes easy to us. It is our nature to desire to...
This post was originally published on October 6, 2022.
There are few things more important during those early days of motherhood as snuggles and sleep. It's important to start safe sleep habits before you even bring your newborn home from...
“Congrats. You are officially in menopause.”
If I had any energy at that moment, I might have jumped for joy when my doctor made this pronouncement. But, the long journey through perimenopause left me with nothing but sleep deprivation, weight...
Back To School
As most of our children have headed back to school, there can be a different level of stress that comes from the new schedules. For some, there is a bit of relief that comes from having the...
This content was originally published January 19, 2022.
If you could ask a pediatric dentist anything, what would you ask? Would you want to know what the big deal is with cavities in kids? (They lose those teeth anyway, right?)...
We are thrilled to share this article written by Marcela Frazier, OD, pediatric optometrist at UAB Callahan Eye.
We are now living in a digital age where our children’s eyes are constantly glued to iPads, tablets, and other digital devices....
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Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
