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Balancing personal life, work life, and family life can be a daunting task, especially for parents juggling multiple responsibilities, while simultaneously advancing in their careers.  

In this week’s Meems Monday interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Collins, founder of Empowerlead and mom of two! Through a combination of coaching techniques and proven strategies, Karen empowers her clients to cultivate the confidence they need to succeed in their professions, and ultimately in their lives. 

Whether you are expecting your first child, second child, or 17th, coming home with a newborn is an adjustment! Along with the excitement of your newest little family member comes the reality of taking care of another person, leaving less and less time to care for yourself. Meems is here to offer a few reminders for helping you care for yourself (or advice for family and friends who can help): nutrition and hydration are essential for new moms to keep up energy levels and recover from giving birth.

Meems Monday had the pleasure of learning from Shoshi, the mastermind behind @MindFullyMommy. She has made it her mission to use food as a tool for wellness, not only for herself (even at 9 months pregnant), but also for her son and family. Shoshi understands the impact of nurturing your family’s health and is dedicated to making food choices that support her goal. Join us as we learn about her tips for healthy living!

Raising children to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted is a goal for all parents. As we learned from our Meems Monday Interview earlier this week with a creative art therapist and physiotherapist, professional support can be a valuable tool for regular mental maintenance, not just when there is a crisis. We also wanted to provide you with some activities  the family can practice at home to help children develop positive habits and useful coping skills. In this article, Meems will explore five easy mental wellness practices that kids can do at home to boost their mood and overall wellbeing.

At Meems, we understand the importance of supporting mental wellness for children and their families. As a family of six that has moved regularly and uprooted our children’s lives, we have come to recognize the value of therapy in helping children cope with the challenges of our transient lifestyle. In this article, we sit down with Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist and Psychotherapist, Certified Counselor, Stephanie Russell from Evolving Flow Wellness to discuss the importance of therapy for children and share mental wellness techniques parents can use at home to help their kids thrive.

Childhood is a crucial time for development, and early intervention can make all the difference in setting kids up for success. That’s why Meems sat down with an experienced early intervention physical therapist, Dr. Durie O, PT, DPT. With years of experience working with children from birth to early teens, Dr. Durie O brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. 

Meems interviews Sandra Ferreira for advice on how to balance running a business and being a parent!

Welcoming a new addition to your family is exciting, but it can also be a big adjustment for the whole household. If you’re preparing to add a new sibling to your family, it’s important to plan ahead and take steps to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are some tips on preparing your family for the arrival of a new baby: 

MEEMS interview with Rachel Rothman from Nutrition in Bloom. On the playground, discussions on this topic are common as we share challenges and successes with various feeding strategies. To gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue, it’s often helpful to turn to an expert to clarify questions raised by caregivers, so MEEMS spoke with pediatric dietitian, founder of Nutrition in Bloom, and mother of two children, Rachel Rothman.

Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family:  Top 5 Books, Songs, and Movie to Enjoy with Kids

Next week is Valentine’s Day and after speaking with author Chris Tamasi about his educational book geared towards children’s intellectual development, MEEMS thought it was a great time to provide caregivers with a list of important love stories, songs, movies, and poems to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your children.

Christine Russell Janis writes about life as a mom of four kids, living abroad, and travel on her life & style website ashadeofrose.com. You can also follow on social media @a.shade.of.rose.

Borders ignites a child’s imagination by providing them with the opportunity to reimagine our world and what our borders could look like. Caregivers love this book because they can take a lesson and make it into an activity that gets kids excited. We spoke with Chris to learn more about how he developed the idea of Borders and what he hopes to inspire in young readers. 

It is a rainy day here and that means our kids will not be able to go outside for recess or visit the park after school. The days they do not get t...