5 Ways To Teach Children Consent
A substantial proportion of U.S. female and male adults have experienced some form of sexual violence, stalking, or intimate partner violence at least once during their lifetimes (1). It is a fact that most of us have or will experience sexual violence. We can prevent this by teaching our children consent and modeling consent behavior. […]
The Personal Labyrinth of Parenthood
In my years as a mom, I have noticed that it is becoming a social norm to lose your personal identity once you become a parent, as if you are completely lost in a labyrinth of feeding, butt wiping, and lack of sleep. Parents will joke about how they haven’t had the time to brush […]
HOW MOVEMENT ARTS TRANSFORMED MY FIXED MINDSET
What are Fixed Mindsets & Growth Mindsets? “More and more research is suggesting that, far from being simply encoded in the genes, much of personality is a flexible and dynamic thing that changes over the lifespan and is shaped by experience.” – Carol Dweck It was once assumed that our intelligence was something unchangeable. Fortunately, Carol […]
How I Found the Joy in Winter Again – Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Finding the Joy in Winter Again: Conquering Seasonal Affective Disorder My Experience with S.A.D. Last year I experienced seasonal affective disorder for the first time that I can remember. Several of my family members have combated depression throughout my life. I lost my younger brother when he was 18 to depression. Yet, when I began […]
U.S. Taking Steps Towards Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate
rious changes may finally be underway to save the lives of new mothers. The U.S. Senate made a massive step towards safer births on December 13th by passing the ‘Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018’ by unanimous consent.
How I Support Women’s Rights as a Doula
How do I support Women’s Rights as a Doula? In order to understand how I am passionately fighting for women’s rights as a birth professional, you need to first understand the immense issue of Obstetric Violence. What is Obstetric Violence? “Obstetric violence is a specific type of violation of women’s rights, including the rights […]
Prenatal Support Coffee Meetup
Meet the Doula, A Prenatal Support Coffee Date During a visit to Columbus, Ohio, I will be hosting a meet up for prenatal and postpartum moms at the Delaware, Ohio Panera bread on 750 W Central Ave to talk to moms about what a doula does as well as answer questions about pregnancy, birth, and […]
Nurture: A Postpartum Support Group
Nurture: A Postpartum Support Group By Thrive Mama Collective I am thrilled to be hosting a new postpartum moms meet-up at Thrive Mama Collective in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District on Wednesdays at 11am to 1pm!At this meet up, parents will get to meet with Thrive mama professionals like myself and talk about their postpartum experiences […]
2018 Oklahoma Natural Parenting Expo
This coming Sunday, October 7th, Thrive Mama is hosting the 2018 Oklahoma Natural Parenting Expo at the OKC Farmers Market!