What’s Your Word?

January 1, 2020 2 comments Uncategorized Dr. Leesha

The Word Collector One of my favorite new children’s books is The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds, a delightful tale of a young boy […]

Yasss, Honey! Beyoncé Gets It, Too

December 18, 2019 2 comments Motherhood, Parenting Birmingham, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, drleesha, family, Parenting, parenting truth Dr. Leesha

Most women have been conditioned to ignore symptoms and just ‘tough it out’ and focus on taking care of everyone else before themselves. I am […]

Creating Magical Holiday Traditions

December 4, 2019 0 comments Family, Motherhood Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Christmas, drleesha, family, holidays Dr. Leesha

This blog first appeared on Birmingham Moms Blog at https://birmingham.citymomsblog.com/holidays/creating-magical-holiday-traditions/ It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Ahh, the holidays . . . undoubtedly […]

The Loneliness of Motherhood

November 24, 2019 0 comments Family, Motherhood, Parenting Birmingham Alabama, drleesha, motherhood, Parenting, parenting truth Dr. Leesha

Co-Parenting is Good … I’m a happily married woman and mom to three beautiful children, ages 5, 8, and 12. Well, the 12-year-old really isn’t […]

Surviving the Holiday Blues

November 14, 2019 1 comment Healthy Living, Mental Health Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, Christmas, drleesha, holidays, Mental Health, Thanksgiving, wellness Dr. Leesha

I’ll have a blue Christmas “Happy holidays!” I sing to those coming to see me for their doctor’s appointment. Sometimes my cheery refrain is met […]

My First Best Friend

October 9, 2019 1 comment Family Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, drleesha Dr. Leesha

October 6, 2019, marked a most splendid occasion. My baby sister celebrated her 40th birthday. Turn up! Like most decade birthdays, turning the big 4-0 […]

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