2020 January
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Calling All Unique Voices in Mid-Michigan :: We Want You on...
At Mid-Michigan Moms, we believe in the power of collective wisdom and connecting parents. Our goal is to create a community-focused resource for parents...
Social Anxiety: “I Will, But I Really Don’t Want To!”
Growing up, all I knew was that I didn’t like crowds or restaurants. When we would go to a sit-down restaurant I would have...
Be Thankful If You Have Loving Parents
I wouldn't say I had a traumatic childhood, but I don't remember much that was positive either.
My parents were dysfunctional. Alcoholics to be blunt.
They...
Digging Deep Into Your Health + Wellness with Thrive! and Nutrition...
Last summer my body felt "puffy." I was tired, experiencing headaches, struggling with anxiety, and every day around 2 PM I reached for a caffeine boost to carry me through the rest of the day. Most days my diet consisted of nutrient-dense food and I allowed myself a treat here and there. But, I knew something was off. So, thanks to a recommendation from a friend, I reached out to Thrive! and Dr. Shannon Roznay.
Creative Ways to Minimize Separation Anxiety in Kids at School
Even though I had prepared my three-year-old son for preschool, I knew it was going to be a tough transition. It had always been...
To My Fur-Baby After Having My Baby-Baby
Our Dearest Fur-Baby,
I’m sorry I haven’t been the best mom to you in the last few years. When we first brought you home 9...
Hey Momma, You Are Allowed to Choose YOU
Some time ago, I wrote a microblog reflecting my unapologetic stance on choosing my own and my family's own needs above the approval of...
Four Ways to Teach your Children About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Written by Shannon Polk, Guest Writer
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Dr. King was a human rights leader and a champion for justice. He spoke bravely in the face of...
Mommy Confession: I Don’t Like Playing With my Kids
There. I said it. I’ve thought it numerous times. I've even mentioned it to my husband and a few friends in passing to see...