by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | Teamwork
In this series of columns, we discuss how a mother and father can be a strong team in the great — and sometimes amazingly difficult! — undertaking of raising a family. The results include consistent parenting, a fair sharing of the load, and fewer quarrels. Through...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | Teamwork
Shortly after everyone had signed the Declaration of Independence, one of those present is believed to have said: “Gentlemen, we must hang together now. Or we will all hang separately!” Much the same is true for parents. Once the baby arrives, there is an urgent need...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
Are You Feeling Depleted? Before having kids, I had a lot of energy and felt very healthy. But now, with a 4 year old and a baby, I’m run down, I get colds frequently, and my menstrual cycle has gotten more intense. My doctor’s sympathetic but says...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
We’ve got two kids, ages 1 and 3, and I’m about 20 pounds heavier today than I was before my first pregnancy. I feel run-down and often a little blue, so I “feed my sweet tooth” probably more than is good for me. I’m a little worried...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
Since becoming a mom, I’ve begun experiencing more intense PMS. Is this normal? And what can I do? Yes, studies have shown that having children increases the chance of having more intense PMS. While it’s not going to put you in the hospital – though...
