There’s no shortage of the message that parents should engage in “self care.” In fact, it’s rather turned into something like a platitude. We’re hearing this message and seeing it
Category: Lifestyle
Why You Need a Slow CookerWhy You Need a Slow Cooker
I’m always surprised at how often I’ve given out the advice to new mothers that they take advantage of using a crock pot for making dinner, and the idea is
Working From Home: How I Balance Motherhood and Crohn’s DiseaseWorking From Home: How I Balance Motherhood and Crohn’s Disease
Does anyone else who’s a mom find the question, “so what do you do?” a loaded question? When a stranger or acquaintance asks me, I hesitate with my explanation. The
My Family is Not CompleteMy Family is Not Complete
This post was created as part of my partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); however, all opinions and personal experiences expressed are my own. In 2011, I became a
Saying Yes, When They Tell You NoSaying Yes, When They Tell You No
Living as a patient can be claustrophobic and transparent all at the same time. The disease can leave your body and mind vulnerable to other conditions as well as people’s
How Crohn’s Disease Brought Out My Inner Mama BearHow Crohn’s Disease Brought Out My Inner Mama Bear
Ah, motherhood. The most magical and difficult role I’ve ever taken on. As a woman whose battled Crohn’s disease for nearly 13 years, I thought I knew what fatigue was