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The [Totally Logical] Reason I Can’t Keep the Weight Off

Fact: I used to really want to be a size “blank.” Like really really. It didn’t matter to me that my original weight was perfectly healthy. It didn’t matter that it was…
Empowering Women and Girls Through Writing

A few weeks ago I toured a local nonprofit that offers counseling to women who suffered sexual abuse as children…
How I Get My Toddler to Eat Spinach

Popeye was definitely on to something. Spinach has long been touted as one of the world’s healthiest foods…
There’s Trouble in the Tub: My #waterstory for World Water Day

“Oh no, not again!” I moaned as my 18-month-old started grimacing and turning red. I thought about whisking him out of the bathtub…
Will This Make Healthy Eating Easier?

If you’ve ever gone cross-eyed trying to read a nutrition label on your food, you’re in luck. In February, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled some significant changes to the labels…
Breastfeeding is NOT a Sexual Act. Here’s Why.

The truth is that our society is obsessed with s-e-x. We’ve managed to take a lot of things that are decidedly not sexual and turn them around…
Learning From Religious Women in History

March is Women’s History Month, which admittedly might sound a bit boring to those of us who aren’t history buffs. But…
Does Your Doctor Make You Feel Guilty?

My toddler is beginning to test the waters of his independence, and subsequently I’ve been reading up on the most effective discipline…
7 Unexpected Ways Becoming a Mom Changed Me

“Having a child changes everything.” I lost count of how many times people told me that when I was pregnant…
What It Really Means to Do What You Love

As evidenced by the title and philosophy behind this blog, I am not a big fan of the “have it all” mentality for modern moms…
5 Easy Ways For Moms To Be More Active

After a long day of working and child-raising—writing an article here, wiping a runny nose there—the last thing I want to hear is that moms…
20 Reasons for Moms to Work Out

There’s no question that exercise is good for you—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Breaking a sweat has been a regular part of my life since…