by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Nov 12, 2019 | Mommy, Self-Care, Working Mom
Don’t you wish you were an octopus some days? As a busy mom, I wish I had 8 arms – plus 8 copies of myself – to be able to get everything done that needs to get done! On top of going to work 4 days a week, my kids have their regularly-scheduled...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Nov 1, 2019 | Mommy
Ever wonder whether your kids are truly grateful? You cook for them, clean up behind them, and make sure they have clean clothes wear. You take care of them when they’re sick, and you’re their personal chauffeur to school and all their activities. But, you...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 10, 2019 | Mommy
Do you remember what life was like as a teenager? I remember getting my first job, my first car, and cheering at football games. I wanted to be an adult so bad, and was trying to figure my life out. I craved freedom, but was limited by my parents trying to keep me...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 5, 2019 | Mommy
Does homework time with your kids raise your blood pressure and anxiety level, and make you just want to pull your hair out? Since school started this August, I noticed that my body gets really tense right around homework time every night. Then, I’m magically...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 3, 2019 | Mommy
Going from the toddler years to Elementary School can feel like a huge relief. You’re hopefully done with temper tantrums, and the terrible 1’s, 2’s, and 3’s. But, that doesn’t mean the next stage is that much easier. As they get older...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 27, 2019 | Mommy
Have you ever felt like your toddler was just out to make your life difficult? My toddler is the youngest of 5. He’s the baby boy, and absolutely knows it. He knows he has a special place in my heart, and boy does he milk it for all it’s worth! As a baby, he was...
