Parenting parallel

The most amazing thing I have learned about parenting so far is the inate ability to know your child's needs simply by being around them. This is not to say I haven't had challenges "learning" Zeke. However, I have learned that intuition is very powerful...more powerful than any "parent book" I have read.

For instance, I have several friends with little babies who I love to bounce questions off of. However, the more we talk, the more I realize how different every baby is and that "one size does NOT fit all" or rather "every child is unique." It's not that I didn't know that before, but when there are books telling you how to make your baby the "happiest baby on the block" or how to get them to sleep through the night when they are 5 weeks old....it puts pressure on you as a mom to DO IT RIGHT.

All this to say, I am learning that this parallels so much with the way we look at diet. Although there are hundreds of different theories, most diets claim that their diet is "the right way" for everyone out there. Just as babies are different, all of our bodies have unique needs.

Some of us have autoimmune disorders, some high blood pressure. Some with trouble stabolizing insulin levels, skin issues & those living with disease. We are all very different depending on our genetic make-up and predisposition to illness and disease. With this said...I am learning already through my studying that "one diet does not fit all."

I am anxious for the time when I can start seeing patients and help them learn what their unique goals, desires and nutritional needs are and helping them transform their lives.

I believe part of learning what is right for us is to spend time seeking God and trusting our intuition. God's widsom will transend our understanding. And our understanding helps us make confident decisions will affect all arenas of our lives.

New Beginnings

2011 marks many new firsts for me!

All in the last three months I have become a mom and an aunt to two beautiful boys, been laid off from work & decided on a career change! The same inspiration that started this blog is what led me to recently enroll in The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a health coach.

I have put this dream aside, but after losing my job and gaining a son, I was inspired to take a leap of faith and try to pursue my dream of learning how to live healthy life, along with inspiring others to do the same.

I am not sure what direction this will take...but I am excited for the ride. Stay tuned!

Love,

Linds