Working moms: Is the balancing act driving you bonkers?

Working moms: Is the balancing act driving you bonkers? Today, in the United States, most women with children are “working moms” who have either full or part time jobs, or own their own businesses, in addition to their full time jobs on the home front. Studies show, even though there may be a fair amount [...]

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Welcome to Spring!

Welcome to Spring, one of my favorite times of the year! The energy this time of the year is so fresh and vibrant.   The days keep getting longer and there’s more and more life unfolding in Mother Nature’s gardens. This fresh energy lends itself to feelings of renewal, like fresh starts. Just as those new [...]

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Stress & Labor: Not a good mix!

Stress & Labor: Not a good mix!

Stress & Labor: Not a good mix! As a practitioner of HypnoBirthing®, the Mongan Method childbirth education, the biggest issue for most parents-to-be is stress. They have busy lives, stressful jobs, they’re preparing for a new member of their family and they are worried about the birthing experience. Not a good mix for wanting an [...]

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Spring is in the air!

Wow, it’s March already! Even though it’s officially winter, and many of you may still be experiencing winter weather, depending on where you live, March, for me, signals the beginning of Spring. I can feel it in the “air.” With the vernal equinox happening on the 20th, when there is equal daylight and equal darkness [...]

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Stress in Relationships: Do you have a voice?

Stress in Relationships: Do you have a voice? Last e-zine’s focus was on self love as the ultimate relationship and how important self care is in demonstrating our worthiness and love for ourselves. Following on that concept and the theme of love, let’s examine the stress that often happens in relationships, whether they are significant [...]

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Fun: A Natural Stress Reliever!

Well, I did it! I had the most fabulous dance party for my 60th Birthday celebration! I had such fun, that I can barely contain myself when I talk about it! The fun-ness (if there is such a word) keeps exuding out of me!  Yes, that’s me in the purple, dancing with a little 3 [...]

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