Category Archives: Parenting

STOP Mommy Shaming

Nobody’s Safe On the playgrounds, at the local Target, in your schools – nowhere feels safe. Mommy-shamers and internet trolls are watching, lurking, and judging. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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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