The 12 Days of Christmas – Mommy Style

December 11, 2018 0 comments Parenting, Uncategorized Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox Dr. Leesha

In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday, I decided to remix the words to the 12 Days of Christmas – mommy style. This one is for you, moms. Enjoy! Lyrics On the 1st day of Christmas my children gave to me, a sink full of dirty dishes. On the 2nd day of Christmas my children gave to me, 2 bedtime stories. On the 3rd day of Christmas my children gave to me, 3 attitudes. On the 4th day of Christmas my children gave to me, 4 pouty faces. On the 5th day of Christmas my children gave to me, 5 […]

A Mom’s Guide to Surviving Family Photos

November 27, 2018 0 comments Parenting, Uncategorized Dr. Leesha

Dr. Leesha Loves Family Photos A little confession here – I LOVE taking family photos. Every year, the magical Breanna Fogg takes our family photos. With her incomparable skill and trained photographer’s eye, she transforms pouts, wayward glances, and dwindling energy into magazine-worthy photo shoots. Come fall, my husband and I rustle up the kids to take pictures that I use for our annual Christmas cards. These pictures beautifully chronicle the growth of our babies as we highlight this year’s happenings. If you have ever taken family photos, you are intimately familiar with how painful this endeavor can be. Kids […]

Bullying and Depression

November 19, 2018 8 comments Children's Mental Health, Health Education, Mental Health, Schools Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Depression, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, schools, special education Dr. Leesha

Devastating News A few days ago, I learned that 9-year-old Madison Whitsett from Birmingham, Alabama, committed suicide. I have gleaned 3 facts from major news outlets – Madison was diagnosed with ADHD, she was being bullied at school, and she had recently started new medication. Although Madison’s parents have not divulged the name of the medication, some have stated that suicidal thoughts are listed as one of the side effects. I am profoundly devastated by this news. My heart breaks for this precious baby, her family, and the entire community. I thought long and hard about writing this blog post, […]

You Know You’re a Mom When

November 5, 2018 2 comments Parenting, Uncategorized Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, Parenting, positive parenting, Psychiatrist Dr. Leesha

Election day is here. The politics have been divisive. Tensions are running high. I have crafted a lighthearted blog post so that we can share a chuckle and have some fun. Laughter is good for the soul. Here are 10 signs you are a mom: You ask other adults if they need to go potty. You can quote lines from multiple Disney movies. You keep baby wipes on your person at all times because, well, baby wipes can fix anything. When riding in the car with your adult friends, you check and make sure everyone’s buckled up. Loud burps and […]

To My Little Big Girl

October 21, 2018 8 comments Uncategorized Dr. Leesha

For B Time moves both slow and fast Just yesterday you rested on my chest, your entire body so tiny that your feet didn’t reach my waist I watched your chest rise and fall while you slept, listening to each measured breath, intoxicated by your sweet baby scent Now I watch, a bystander on the sidelines or immersed in your life but only when you extend an invitation Your priorities are shifting “Mom” replaces “mommy” and mom is slipping from #1 to #2 to #3 then #4 behind friends, boys (gasp), and your extracurricular pursuits There is much less cuddling […]

Antidotes to 5 Parenting Pitfalls

October 3, 2018 0 comments Children's Mental Health, Healthy Living, Parenting Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, Parenting, Work-life balance Dr. Leesha

Parenting is hard work, and the pitfalls are many. Our children don’t always listen, the try our patience, and they frequently test limits. Here are 5 ways to conquer common parenting hazards: 1. You’ve got to be more flexible Families are as diverse as the parents and children that comprise them. We bring our own personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, gifts and talents, preferences, and hang-ups. Those similarities and differences define the core of our identity and make our lives and relationships rich, interesting, and unexpected. To think that one broadly applicable parenting strategy would work for all children and […]

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