Category Archives: Healthy Living

When the World is Hurting: Talking to your Children about War & Violence

March 6, 2022 0 comments Anxiety, Children's Mental Health, Family, Grief, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Parenting Birmingham Alabama, children, drleesha, Mental Health, mental health awareness, Mental Illness Education, Psychiatrist Dr. Leesha

Our Children Have Questions A few days ago, my son peppered me with questions – “Mom, what’s happening? Are we going to have World War […]

Is It Just Me?

April 20, 2020 4 comments Health, Healthy Living, Motherhood Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, drleesha, Mental Health, wellness Dr. Leesha

The new normal There has been no school since March 16, and homeschooling formally began April 6 for our family. The hubby and I have […]

Love in the time of Corona

April 7, 2020 2 comments Faith, Family, Healthy Living, Marriage Birmingham Alabama, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, love Dr. Leesha

So, how exactly are the hubby and I supposed to make our marriage a priority when there is no escape? Well, it’s a good question. Thankfully, I’ve got answers – well at least some that work for us.

2020 Quarantine Bucket List

March 28, 2020 0 comments Healthy Living, Mental Health Dr. Leesha

For me, the year 2020, initially began as a fresh start, the year of vision and clarity, the year of action, and a brand-new decade. Fast forward to March 2020 and there is a new reality, not just for me but for my family and friends, Americans, and our entire global community – the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 […]

Top 10 Things We Must Tell Our Children

September 23, 2019 0 comments Children's Mental Health, Healthy Living, Motherhood, Parenting Birmingham, drleesha, Mental Health, parenting truth, positive parenting Dr. Leesha

Dr. Leesha’s love messages to her children I LOVE YOU – While our children “know” that we love them, we need to daily demonstrate our […]

I love that she was real and talked from a parent’s perspective. She talked on our level and not like a psychiatrist with terms we didn’t know. I loved when her daughter jumped on her lap. I though she really gets it. She is realistic and a mom, too.

—Paige L.

The whole woman was ministered to: mind, body, spirit.

—Simone C.

Ditch the Mommy Guilt is a book that ushers mothers through an insightful journey to healthier, happier parenting. Motherhood is one that typically comes with little or no guidance, but Dr. Leesha's brilliant text will assist many mothers in parenting without guilt or second guesses. You must read this smart guide to healthier and happier motherhood ... without any guilt.

—Dr. Ty Moody, Worship Center Christian Church

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