It’s really feeling like fall in the PNW as we crunch through the lawn on fallen leaves and layer up before heading out in the morning. The fall feeling has me in a reflective frame of mind. It’s no surprise that each season brings new routines, rituals and traditions that help to mark the passage of time. I’ve always been very routine and ritual oriented, but since becoming a parent, traditions have gained an entirely new meaning. Personally, our family uses rituals …
The Joyful Movement Edition 10.22.23
With the days getting shorter, darker, cooler and…on the cusp of getting very wet in the PNW, you might be finding that you need to adjust (and readjust) your outdoor exercise habits. I know I have already! These days, Will, my nine year old and I, leave and return in the dark for our daily early morning walk. When the wind is howling and the rain is coming down, it can be so hard to get out the door, but …
The Friendship Edition 10.15.23
When I planned to cover the topic of Friendship in this week’s newsletter, I had no idea just how much Friendship would mean to me this week. This week, Friendship has meant feeling picked up and put back together with the help of Mom Friends, it has meant supporting friends grieving over the political atrocities unfolding in Israel, it has meant emotionally and spiritually cradling friends experiencing unfathomable grief here at home. It has meant helping my 4th grader and …
Pain in The Butt, A Guest Post
Pain in The Butt, A Guest Post from Dr. Allison Feldt, DPT, PT Owner and Physical Therapist of Body Motion Physical Therapy You are having an irritating pain in the butt. It’s sharp, it could be going down your leg, and you just want to know, “what is this and how do I fix it”? You have heard it referred to as sciatica or maybe you have also heard about some muscle called the piriformis. All you know is, you …
Postpartum Research Review from Bastyr Student
Shelley, the author of the research review below, recently completed her 40 hour practicum at Bodies for Birth and has now officially graduated from Bastyr with a degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science! Shelley set out to learn more about what the current research says about exercise for the postpartum population and has summarized her findings. Read her research review here and more about Shelley and her experience as a student at Bodies for Birth below: Research Reviewed: Postpartum Women’s Perspectives …
Featured Mama: Sarah S
Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and there’s much to be gained from sharing our stories. With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Let’s embrace one another with love and support. INTRODUCING, SARAH S! Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a 39 year old working Mom. I’m currently on maternity leave from …
Featured Mama: “E”
In today’s “Featured Mama” edition, E shares her powerful story and insight for staying flexible when things don’t go as planned! E’s motivation to stay strong helped to facilitate healing and an efficient return to the higher intensity level of fitness that she’s accustomed to in her life. All the effort in pregnancy paid off! As always, we are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! We embrace one another with love and support. Thank you, E, for sharing your story …
Featured Mama: Emily Tennison
Oh my goodness, you do not want to miss Emily’s story! Read on to hear how she surmounted some major obstacles on her way to achieving a strong, empowered birth experience and entry into motherhood! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! We embrace one another with love and support. Thank you, Emily for sharing your story and wisdom with us all! We Love You! Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a stay at home mom with my now …
Featured Mama: Jenny Boe
Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and there’s much to be gained from sharing our stories. With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Let’s embrace one another with love and support. Introducing, Jenny Boe! Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Jenny and my son Sean is 15 months old. We …