Mama Blog
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How to Manage Perimenopause Symptoms through Exercise
Jillian Young, NASM CPT, FIT4MOM Prenatal and Postnatal Certified, NASM Certified Stretch Coach
Perimenopause is a challenging time for many women, marked by hormonal shifts and uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and muscle loss. While these changes may feel overwhelming, one of the most effective tools to manage them is exercise. FIT4MOM’s Body Ignite, a strength training class designed for women at all stages of motherhood, and...
moreDive into Water Safety with British Swim School!
Jackson Lambirth
Water is an endless source of excitement, relaxation, and exercise for the whole family. And at British Swim School, we believe in making water time as safe and enjoyable as possible for your little ones. Did you know that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, especially those aged 1-4? But fear not, moms! We're here to help you prioritize water safety and survival skills in a fun and engaging way!
British Swim...
moreWhat's So Golden about the "Golden hour"?
Christina Overton
The Golden Hour after birth is a critical time for both the birthing parent and the newborn. Here are some tips specifically for ensuring successful skin-to-skin contact during this precious hour:
Immediate Skin-to-Skin: As soon as your baby is born, place them directly on your chest. Skin-to-skin contact helps regulate their temperature, heart rate, and breathing.
Minimize Interruptions: During the Golden Hour,...
Find your Fit: How to Find the Right Childcare for your family
Nicole Cox
Finding the right childcare fit is one of the most challenging tasks a parent faces. Add to that the shortage of childcare workers, inflation and longer waitlists for daycare and after school care programs, and it has gotten even harder.
The June Care team has more than 50 years of experience in the childcare industry, so we tapped our...
moreTop 3 Tips for Your Pelvic Floor & Bladder Health
Dr. Kristin Johnson
Hi friends! It’s Dr. Kristin Johnson, owner of R3 Mobile Physical Therapy and Fit4Mom community partner!! You may remember me from when I did cupping therapy at the grand re-opening class and other workshops!
I specialize in treating prenatal and postpartum concerns like C-section rehab, pelvic floor pain, heaviness, bladder leakage, and reconnecting with your core (diastasis recti) again. I also specialize in helping women recover...
more5 STEPS TO TAKE TO TAKING CARE OF MAMA
Dr. Kseniya Gershberg
THE WELL BALANCED MAMA-finding joy & balance in the world of chaos raising children. Being a mom is both overwhelming, fun, exhilarating, and all that jazz. It’s the most important job on the planet, so important that we often forget to take care of ourselves. The way life becomes hectic and busy we tend to create many excuses in order to avoid taking care of Mama. Did you know that there are research studies that show the impact of mom...
more5 Ways to Set You and Your New Baby up For Successful Sleep Habits
Tonya Sakowicz
We all hear from so many new parents how exhausted they are and how much they can’t wait for their new baby to sleep through the night. While we definitely need to understand it is biologically normal (and necessary) for a new baby to wake up at night to eat and it is normal for a baby to need their parents and caregivers to soothe them when they are upset, we also know new parents need sleep too! So I am going to share my top 5 tips to set...
moreBEST PRENATAL FITNESS AND PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES IN PHOENIX AND SCOTTSDALE
Jillian Young, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Postnatal and Prenatal Fitness
If you're a pregnant mom in Phoenix or Scottsdale and you're looking to keep moving during your pregnancy - we've got you covered. We know how overwhelming being pregnant can be, so here's our list of Prenatal Fitness and Yoga workouts to try out:
moreDeveloping a Healthy Frustration Tolerance
Samantha Rothman, MS, OTR/L
Frustration is a natural part of life, and learning to cope with it is an essential skill for children to develop. Building frustration tolerance helps them navigate challenges, setbacks, and disappointments with resilience and grace. In this blog post, well explore the importance of frustration tolerance in children and provide
Introduction Understanding Frustration Tolerance
Frustration tolerance is a child's ability to manage...
moreChildren Learn Best Through Play
Gymboree Play and Music Scottsdale.
Our specially designed classes use age-appropriate activities to help children ages 0-5 develop physical, cognitive, and social skills as they play. And, our equipment is designed to create challenges that inspire learning. Crawl through tunnels, explore different textures, slide down slides (or climb up slides), toddle over bridges, or take a ride in a swing. We’ll also practice social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and...
moreWhy Children and Music Go Together Like . . . Bread & Butter
Kathy Rowe
If you’ve ever seen a little child bouncing their tushie with wild abandon to the
background muzak at the grocery store, you will mostly likely agree that children
and music are a great match! Children may be drawn to music for many reasons:
music can be silly or somber; it can be energizing or tranquilizing; mostly, music
...
moreHELPING YOUR SCAR
DR. KRISTIN JOHNSON, PT, DPT, PCES
Identifying SIJ Pain
Dr. Kristin Johnson