Birthing Day(s)

by Jessica Lynn // October 27, 2014 // 2 Comments

My son turns 4 tomorrow. I have mixed feelings this time of year-feelings you may be surprised to read. But I have now given myself permission to admit this to myself and others. On my son’s first birthday, I got many... Continue reading →

Hiking with Toddlers

by Jessica Lynn // October 20, 2014 // 5 Comments

This past weekend, my sister was traveling to New Hampshire and invited my family to attend. My husband and I lived on the seacoast of New Hampshire for several years and I miss it terribly, so I jumped on... Continue reading →

Mindfulness Skills for Children-Nature Walk

by Jessica Lynn // October 3, 2014 // No Comments

Earlier this week I had a great mom day. To be honest, I totally rocked it. I usually don’t rock it as a mom, so I was feeling pretty good about myself. It was the kind of day that I thought, this... Continue reading →

Moms Matter, Too

by Jessica Lynn // September 30, 2014 // 1 Comment

Moms Matter, Too Crystal Saltrelli, CHC There’s something especially confusing about birth-related trauma. Unlike those exposed to war, abuse, violent crime, or life-threatening accidents, new moms are supposed to be happy. As long as the baby’s healthy, that’s all... Continue reading →

Positive Affirmations for Moms

by Jessica Lynn // September 26, 2014 // 5 Comments

I am very excited about the upcoming year of MOPS. This years theme is Be you, Bravely. I feel that this has been a theme over the last few months for myself and cannot wait to explore this topic more, challenge... Continue reading →

Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy

by Jessica Lynn // September 17, 2014 // No Comments

I am currently watching the Today show while I write this and the segment is “what is a healthier choice”. We are inudated with media coverage on eating healthy and exercising. Yet, as a country we still struggle with having... Continue reading →

How I Became Okay With Passing Up the Play Date

by Jessica Lynn // September 2, 2014 // No Comments

To the mom who passes up the play date invitation… Please know you are doing okay and what you are doing is enough. I am saying this to myself. My Ideal Play Date: This is my take on play dates. ... Continue reading →

Believe in Love

by Jessica Lynn // August 27, 2014 // 1 Comment

Guest Post by Marissa My husband and I have been together since 2002. We have been married since 2009 and have two beautiful little girls ages 4 and 2. When I think of our relationship, the first word that comes to... Continue reading →

Traveling Before and After Kids

by Jessica Lynn // August 22, 2014 // No Comments

Guest Blog Post By Kim Kim blogs about her adventures over at www.travelonafullstomach.com Traveling Before and After Kids Before I had my son, my husband and I were fond of armchair quarterbacking the parents we saw when on vacation.... Continue reading →

Date Night Idea: 5 At Home Restaurant Quality Meals

by Jessica Lynn // August 18, 2014 // 2 Comments

Last night I made chicken parmesan for dinner. It is one of those dinners that you need two people around to cook: One to cook and one to watch the kids. Before kids, my husband and I would often make a nice... Continue reading →

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