Category Archives: Parenting

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 […]

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 Lessons #Thismama Learned

September 20, 2018 1 comment Parenting, Women's Health, Women's Mental Health Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, love, Parenting, positive parenting, Work-life balance Dr. Leesha

She is Serena Williams. Widely celebrated for her indomitable spirit, relentless pursuit of excellence, and unrivaled strength A powerhouse, a champion, and a legend Outspoken, […]

Who Would Win?

September 4, 2018 2 comments Parenting Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, Parenting Dr. Leesha

The Cox family of 5 lives in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb just south of Birmingham. My 2nd and 6th graders attend Hoover City schools. In […]

5 Tips for Managing the Morning Rush

August 20, 2018 2 comments Healthy Living, Parenting Birmingham Alabama, children, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, Parenting, Work-life balance Dr. Leesha

Au revoir, summer. Hello, new school year. It’s back to the grind for many parents and their children. If your family is anything like mind, […]

Back to School Prayer

August 5, 2018 0 comments Faith, Parenting, Schools Birmingham, children, Dr. Leesha, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, education, Faith, Psychiatrist, schools Dr. Leesha

As many of you know, I have 3 children. My son is 7 and my daughters will be 4 and 11 in just a few […]

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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