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LOVE: More than Just a Valentine

By: Sheri Petruso We struggled with the heartache of not having that special someone to celebrate and romanticize with, so we filled the gap with Galentine’s Day. This was meant to make everything better by ditching the idea and focus of the significant other and instead highlighting “girl power” and “sisterhood”.  However, since COVID, we […]

Small Steps Big Changes: Food, Mood, and Moving Forward

By: Jami McDermott The holiday season, while traditionally associated with joy and celebration, can present unique challenges to our well-being. Here’s how to maintain balance during this time of year: Healthy Holiday Eating: Simple Ways to Nourish Your Body Mindful Food Choices: Instead of restrictive diets, focus on balanced options. Choose whole foods with simple […]

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Birthright Now Offers Text Messaging

If you think you’re pregnant, talking to someone over the phone can be difficult. You may not know what to say or how you feel. That’s why Birthright of St. Charles now offers text messaging. Text Your Requests, Questions, & Concerns to a Friendly Ear It’s becoming less common to pick up a phone and […]

From TikTok to Tranquility: My Quest for a Calmer Morning

Can you believe it? The air is cooling off, school’s back in session, and we’re racing toward another wild election season. And don’t even get me started on the holidays—time to prepare for those awkward family dinners and the 57th debate over who brings the stuffing. Meanwhile, I wake up earlier each morning with anxious […]

Breastfeeding in Public

I remember with clarity the first time I attempted to breastfeed my newborn son in a public setting (in actuality, though amidst a group of people, we were still in the privacy and comfort of a good friend’s home.) I was doing my best to make breastfeeding work since I had learned during pregnancy all […]

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A Flag’s Tale: Helping the Community

Author: Jami McDermott, Outreach Coordinator I am the American flag, and I have flown proudly over this country for many years. My stars and stripes represent the dreams and efforts of a nation built on values like liberty, justice, equality, and compassion. Today, I want to share some moments I’ve seen through the years of […]

Teens Voice: What Father’s Day Means

Authors: Jack, Claire and Mary Kate Three local high school students recently completed a service project with Birthright St. Charles. One of their assignments was to write a blog post for Father’s Day. Today, we share their thoughts on what Father’s Day means to them.   Dads have the potential to have influence and play […]

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Moms are professional self sacrificers! When something’s gotta give – it’s typically us.

Author: Sheri Petruso MSW, LCSW Somehow, the standard of a good mom became self-sacrifice and “do it” with a smile. Taking time for oneself was just wrong, unacceptable, and, dare I say, selfish. Formal maternal mental health generally refers to a woman’s health and well-being before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing the perinatal time frame, which […]

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Mom, the Unstoppable Force

By: Jami McDermott, Outreach Coordinator Ah, Mother’s Day – that time of year when we officially recognize the all-powerful women living among us: moms. But let’s not get too sappy; instead, let’s celebrate the rollercoaster ride that is motherhood, complete with its ups, downs, and sideways loops!   Mother’s Day is for Moms Who are […]