The blog posts below offer reflections on parenting and healing by Mindful Healthy Life founder Jessica Claire Haney and by guest authors.
For more about Jessica’s writing, visit her author site at JessicaClaireHaney.com. Her personal blog is Crunchy-Chewy Mama.
Reflections on 2020: lessons in patience & gratitude
This is a story of a year of transformation. I know that many of us have been eagerly awaiting an ...
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2018 in Review
This year has seen less blogging and more fiction writing, so before it closes, I wanted to take some time ...
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Holistic Moms Northern Virginia Chapter turns 10!
The Northern Virginia chapter of Holistic Moms Network was the first chapter of the national organization to open in the ...
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Spirit Camp returns to Arlington this summer!
After its first summer in Arlington, Maine-based Spirit Camp led by Dancing Jaguar Inspirations will return in July 2018 to the ...
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First BlogHer Health conference: major inspiration!
BlogHer and SheKnows Media held their first health-focused conference last week. I walked away from BlogHer Health feeling inspired, connected ...
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On walking, wellness & community
Healing requires support. That usually means people. Connections and community are integral to parenting, and to healing and wellness. As ...
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Starting a new chapter: Book giveaway for the new year!
Did you set intentions for the new year? Get inspiration to keep your momentum going and to look deeper within! ...
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Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter looks back on 9 years & to the future
Nine years ago right now, I was preparing to launch the Arlington/Alexandria chapter of Holistic Moms Network. The group has ...
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Inspiration at Achieving Optimal Health Conference
Being mindful doesn't mean you always have good days. It means when things are rough, you remember to breathe because ...
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2017 DC Namas Day Yoga Celebration: glimpses from my mat!
The first Namas Day Yoga Celebration held in DC was a great success. I was honored to be invited to ...
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Expert panel addresses findings on health impacts of screen time on children
The National Press Club hosted an Interdisciplinary Summit on Children and Screen Time November 1 with several pediatric media experts ...
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At the 11th month – On goals & gratitude
November is unique. Before I had children, I thought of it simply as the month of Thanksgiving, between the very-autumnal ...
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Being a public school parent: How to make a difference
Parents engaged in public schools have a tremendous opportunity to effect change and improve the lives of hundreds of children ...
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Nurturing a daughter’s healthy body image
How can you make sure you’re sending the right message to your daughter so that she grows into a strong, ...
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3 Steps Toward a Happy Home
Every parent has tough days. As a family therapist and parenting coach – and a parent myself! - I’ve found ...
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Missed Moments: Confessions of a Photographer Mom
You might think that a mom who is a professional photographer would be on top of her game when it ...
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Rediscovering summer
Here's a confession: part of me has been dreading this summer. It sounds rather awful, I know, but the thought ...
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Learning about Lyme: A personal journey
Lyme Disease is a complex topic about which there are many different opinions. Even if you don't believe anyone you ...
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Celiac Disease Awareness Month: One Mom’s Story
Figuring out my reactivity to gluten was one of the key developments in my pre-conception health journey. May is Celiac ...
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Celebrate mothering with community this May
Spring is always full of great events. This May, join me at events where other women and I will be sharing our ...
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