Walking in the door after a long day of clinic is both the best and frankly, the hardest part of my day. I still get the running with excitement to greet me…sometimes even with homemade art projects thrust into my face. All in the name of love. And I love it. But I’m exhausted. And…
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Category Archives: work-life balance
In a parenting funk
This week has been funky. And not in a good way. I blame the time change, but then I think it’s more than that. We’re busy. The mornings are rushed. Afternoons crammed. Dinnertime haphazard. Bedtime a struggle. It’s a parenting funk. I miss my kids. We’re a bit disconnected and this leaves us all feeling…
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Maxed Out on Mom Guilt
I think we can all agree that mom guilt is just part of life when you’re a mom. In fact, that first pang of pregnancy isn’t nausea, it’s mommy guilt in its earliest form. Did I have those two glasses of wine while I was (unknowingly) pregnant? Ever since those early days as a mother,…
Gone with the Morning Rush
I’m up a half an hour late. The coffee brewing downstairs is calling my name. All I want is to go downstairs, pour myself a cup, and slowly wake up. But…I’m late, and everyone is still asleep. How this happens on one of the two days that I need to be at work…well, that’s.just.perfect. I…
Emotional Rollercoaster
The gamut of emotions that children go through in a mere twenty four hours is astounding. They truly wear their hearts on their sleeves. For the most part, I can be the spectator, becoming involved when needed to kiss away tears or soothe the frustrations. However, there are those days when it seems I’m on…
The Doctor is In
At least I will be for two mornings a week now. After a week of serious contemplation, I’ve finally made a decision regarding my own personal Crossroads. Thank you for all of your wonderful support, advice, and encouragement. I really have taken every single comment to heart. You have helped me more than you know….
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Pediatrician, mom of two, writer, blogger, and child advocate. This is parenting and children's health from a Dr. Mom's perspective. Welcome! -
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