Shellie
Shellie is an Occupational Therapist and Lactation Counselor turned Health Coach. She grew up in Youngstown and moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University. Columbus has been her home for the past 25+ years. She has 3 jobs, 1 husband, 3 kids, and 1 fur baby. When she’s not momming or working, she is researching all things related to nutrition and natural health. For that matter, she has an unhealthy relationship with her iPad and is not setting the best example for her kids. Her passion is to help busy moms transform their lifestyles so they can raise strong, healthy and happy families. She blogs about nutrition and natural health at Shelli Bolyard.
How to Improve Brain Health for Kids
Brain health is a big topic in the world of health care. Most of us moms know how easy it is to lose precious brainpower after having kids. The older we get, the more...
Unconventional Tips for Breastfeeding Success
Congratulations on the birth of your baby and kudos to you for deciding to breastfeed! Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but it can be a wise choice.
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfed infants have reduced incidence or severity of:
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4 Gracious Gifts of Being a Football Mom
In partnership with the National Football Foundation’s Football Matters campaign, this post is supported and sponsored, however, the opinions and experiences belong to the writer.
I grew up in Youngstown, the daughter of a huge...
How To End the Mealtime Battles
Mom, I hate your disgusting dinners. This is what I hear from my five-year-old daughter EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.
Whether I’m making frozen chicken nuggets and canned green beans or an all organic, gluten-free, plant-based meal (I do...
The Beginners Guide to an Air Fryer
What is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is a cooking appliance that uses air to ‘deep fry’ your food instead of oil. It makes dishes healthier, less fattening, and cooks them in record time.
How...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Instant Pot
Beginner's Guide to Instant Pots
Are you one of the lucky ones who got an Instant Pot this year for Christmas? Or maybe you already had one, but never really took the plunge. Keep reading...
Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Save Your Sanity
Raising kids is no joke! With all the unbelievable rewards of motherhood, comes some intense struggles and dangerous stress. If you are a parent, you are no stranger to stress. But did you know stress...
Cultivating True Happiness During the Holidays
Do you remember what it feels like to experience pure joy and happiness during the holidays? Do you remember a time when you were just excited about the holidays without the stress and worry of...
Help Your Kids Thrive at School This Year with Essential Oils
Now that school is in full swing, how are things going for you and your kids?
If you are struggling with kids who are unmotivated, tired and cranky, over-scheduled and over-whelmed, stressed and anxious, or...
Seven Foods Every Mama Needs For Better Sleep
Last month I shared some tips on how to eat for energy. This month, I am switching gears and sharing some tips on how to eat for sleep.
Full disclosure: There is NO food...