New Year, New Me?
Photo by Lethu Zimu on Unsplash New year, new you! What does that statement mean? It implies you aren't who you need to be and BIG changes need to be made. This doesn't motivate anyone to change. When you feel you NEED to change or have to change, the goal isn't...
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Health Concerns and How a Chiropractor Can Help
Meet Dr. Farnaz Najm, chiropractor to mothers and children of all ages. A healthy body is a generous gift you can give yourself. The body has the ability to heal, with some help we can work towards achieving health and living life at 100% Dr. Farnaz is a mother and...
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How to Meet New Moms: In Hamilton
When you have a baby anxiety, self-doubt and exhaustion come along with this beautiful bundle of joy. There are so many good moments, but the difficult ones can bring us down. Meeting other people who understand you and support you, can help lift you up. No one wants...
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A Pain Free Family Vacation
Photo by Jessica Voong on Unsplash Family vacation is fun for many, but there are others that would rather avoid the stress and chaos. Whether you enjoy family vacations or not using these tips can help make them more pleasant and fun. Change is Difficult for Most...
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Be a Good Role Model to Your Child
"Do as I say not as I do" doesn't go very far. It's actually quite frustrating to hear that from your parents. Role modeling behaviour is the best way to teach. What Needs to be Taught? Assess what your child needs. Social skillsEmotional regulationChoresProblem...
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Moms Be Nice to Yourself, Your Children are Listening
The jerk in your head may be stronger than you realize. It may have been strong since childhood or has gotten worse since you didn't get the promotion. We all have the unhelpful thoughts, it's what you do with them that matters. Examples Unhelpful Thoughts I can't do...
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Three Ways To Build Your Confidence Through Maternity Leave Career Transitions
Maternity leave transitions can be unclear and disorganized. This is the snapshot I’ve seen over and over again. The lack of clarity and a intentional processes can really take a toll on your confidence because you feel so out of control. It doesn’t have to be this...
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Chores Build Life Skills
#teamfamily downloadable printable chart Life is busy for the average family. There are many things to get done everyday, never mind the extras. Driving to events, lessons, practices, play dates, PTA meetings, appointments, games, tournaments, competitions..... I...
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My Entrepreneurial Journey
Lifestyle Photo Shoot with Kathy DeMerchant My entrepreneurial life started the summer of 2017. I picked up a book called "The Hundred Dollar Start Up " https://amzn.to/2FKUah3 I realized that I didn't need a huge bank loan to start a business. I had so much...
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I Have a Teenager and We Still Love Each Other
I love my teenager. Life with a teenager is not horrible. People are so hard on teens, it's like they forget they used to be one themselves. I believe in connection and building mutually respectful relationships. I understand that hormones, stress and big emotions can...
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Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a mental health professional, speaker, parenting expert, author, wife and mother.
