Guest Post: Motherhood can be a Lonely Place

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Administrator

Motherhood can be a very lonely place
BNM Guest Contributor: Kimberly Batchelor Davis

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Motherhood can be a very lonely place as all your energy is used to take care of your kids. I often wonder how other mothers cope. A support system, talk therapy, drugs and spiritual counseling can help, but what I really believe what many mothers lack is not being able to honor themselves and their needs. I know this because this has become my exact problem. Not having any time with my husband, friends and my writing leaves me feeling very frustrated. My boys have both battled more flu and colds than I would like. Taking care of a sick child while you’re sick also is more than a notion. Of course, that means that my husband and I have both sat on the side of the bed and cried for Nyquil to take us away. Yes, I said Nyquil not Calgon. Continue to read Kimberly’s post here.

‘Brand’ New Mommy – Kimberly Batchelor Davis, Guest Contributor

The ‘Brand’ New Mommy is a sacred place for moms/women/entrepreneurs to share their feelings authentically for the purpose of healing. We do not judge, we all over-stand the blues.

Cooking Soulful Greens for Mother’s Day with Chef Rhonda J. Smith

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Administrator

As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, why not cook your soulful Collard Greens with love, peppered with health, and seasoned with goodness?

Rhonda J. Smith is the spiritual and health contributor at The Brand New Mommy.

Smith has nursed herself back to health by changing her diet and outlook on food.

Rhonda J. Smith, blogger and author has created the PERFECT Collard Greens for Mother’s Day.

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Fathers Suffer with Post-Partum Also

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Administrator

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Fathers suffer with Post Partum issues
Special to The Brand New Mommy, Kimberly Batchelor Davis

The interesting thing about being a mother is that so much attention is given to women. Men have a harder time expressing themselves and/or finding an outlet to release their frustration. You might say this is common knowledge, but my husband after listening to me gripe and moan asked “Do you hear my concerns? Do you understand my frustrations?” I think he was tired of seeing me cry like a little girl. However, to be fair to him he was having his own meltdown. Continue reading on Kimberly’s blog the entire story here.

Post a comment on this post and send Kimberly a shout out with love on her blog.

Mompreneurs: Tips on How To Juggle

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Administrator

Tips For Mompreneurs On How To Juggle Diaper Duty And Deal Making

Here is a recent post on Madamenoire.com on Moms and the hustle and juggle where I am quoted. #StayInspired

Being a professional woman with a thriving career or small business can be overwhelming. Add being a mother as well, and you’d think you’d have to be Superwoman to combine the two.

But mompreneurs are doing it every day. It is possible to be a great mom and a successful business owner. We offer a few organizational tips to help mompreneurs stay on track. Continue reading post at Madamenoire.com.

Let me know your thoughts.

Sunday Inspiration from a Middle Aged Momma

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Administrator

Happy Sunday!

My babies are blossoming and I love it.

As a proud middle-aged mom with two children (13 and almost 6), I really don’t know where the time went. Continue reading →

Your Insanity is Power!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Administrator

Loved this when I saw it on http://finsecwomen.com.au/how-to-follow-your-bliss/

‘Brand’ New Mommy!

Let’s be real – it’s not easy to live your best when reality smacks you in the face each day. Recently, I heard Pastor Miriam Niles, keynote speaker at the Girl Talk Unplugged conference say, “You insanity is your power when you give it a voice to be heard; the feelings you hide are truly what you feel.”

5 WAYS TO STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY (from ‘Brand’ New Mommy book)

•Prayer and Meditation.

•Authenticity. Be you and tell the truth.

•Stop striving for perfection, it’s doesn’t exist.

•Don’t judge. Your scale of excellence is just that, your scale.

•Love your reflection.

•Shut the crap down immediately when it enters your mind. Continue reading →

The Lesson: Age and perspective

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Administrator

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‘Brand’ new moms, I wanted to share an interview with you about yours truly published in Hope For Women magazine and hope it inspires you as it has me.

Women that Inspire: Karen Taylor Bass
By Marie Cauley

Are you a woman who struggles with balancing motherhood and business? Do you feel that since you are now a mom, your career has to suffer? Read the entire story here and post a comment.

Please share with a fellow ‘Brand’ New Mommy, thank you!

Reason to Love Yoga: Let Go, Let Flow

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Administrator

I love yoga!

Yoga allows you to tap into your inner power, be present with no distraction, release tension, reduce your cholesterol, blood pressure, sleep better, and correct your posture. Yes – Yoga is a miracle drug.

Our Kimberly Garrison, certified fitness trainer and Health/Wellness contributor at TBNM shows us how to take advantage of the last days of summer with yoga.

I appreciate BNM Kimberly for her simple, results-driven techniques, and wonderful smile to get us through a workout. Thanks, sis!

Will you try yoga before the close of summer? Let me know your thoughts and please share this post with a friend.

*Kimberly Garrison is available for fitness coaching and consultations. Email her at kimberly@kimberlygarrison.com.

Guest Post: Stuck In the Middle

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Administrator

Inspirational quote by Donna Bell

Stuck In the Middle
By: Kimberly Batchelor Davis

Here I am stuck in the middle of chaos, yet again. My laptop crashed –can you say disaster? Aiden, the baby won’t stop wailing. He just wails. He cries for attention, food, comfort and whatever else his little heart desires. It seems like my oldest, Miles, 4 years old wails, too. Last week literally it was bed time and they both wailed like Harpies. I just sat on the couch and cried. I wanted to walk away, but I couldn’t because I do love my children, but they are driving me up the wall. Everything came to a head because my husband said, “Go Out and have a drink. Don’t come back home.” Continue reading Kimberly’s post at Batchelor Davis and please post a motivational comment here for our ‘brand’ new mommy and contributor.

Kimberly Batchelor Davis is a contributor at The ‘Brand’ New Mommy. Motherhood is a journey and embracing each moment is the first step and no two mothers are the same. #Embraceyourjourney #allgood

The Jumpoff: Real Talk with Janet & Karen

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Administrator

Hello, I was just thinking about how digital media has allowed us all to channel our style and share information.

Here is the show that started it all for me three years ago in Janet’s attic,‘Real Talk’ with Janet & Karen, your entertainment/lifestyle/health/motivational mommy moment web-series starring two ladies reinventing one moment at a time.