What Would you Say to Younger Self as a New Mom?
Motherhood is such an amazing gift. I grew up playing with dolls and playing house with my sister. I cherished my dolls, especially the one that would cry when I pulled it's soother out. Whenever there was family and friends party, I would love to play with the...
Working From Home Means I’m NEVER Alone
So many changes since March. So many unknowns. Everyone has been under one roof for months. School is on a computer, no more than five people in a group, wash your hands, wear a mask, stay six feet apart and work from home while taking care of the kids. I've heard...
Supporting Someone Through Loss
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Dealing with loss is difficult. The emotions are intense and draining, so painful that we don't want to feel them. When we watch others deal with death and loss it can be uncomfortable. We don't like to see it. In an attempt to be...
Hyper-Parenting It’s NOT Good for Your Children
When you have children all you want to do is bundle them up in bubble wrap and keep them safe forever. Babies do need to be protected ... but when do you start preparing them for life? It actually starts sooner than you think. Children from a young age want to do it...
My Mummy Tummy is Gone!
Mummy tummy is gone! No more bloat I didn't know there was anything wrong. I didn't realize that acne, bloat and gas was my body telling me I'M NOT HAPPY! I never questioned it. I just accepted it. When I met Dr Georgia Parousis she said she could help. She told me...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a family and corporate consultant, speaker, TV host, author, wife and mother.
