The King of the Smith's household- Oliver, who despite his pleasant disposition has been getting ear infections quite regularly. Here he's pictured hamming it up with Dr. Nima as he gets his lumbar spine checked for movement.

A healthy mother and father to care for it… to love and appreciate it.

Have you ever noticed that the health of the entire family often rests on the shoulders of the cornerstone of the family: Mom?

When she is in a great mood, the family follows. When she’s in a bad mood, the entire family feels the energy. 

I often see when a child gets sick quite often– I start looking at the mother and asking her questions about her health and her life. 9 times out of 10, she’s been undergoing massive stress trying to keep a balance on everything– her expectations of being a good mom, her own desires of what she needs, being a support to her husband in his daily grind…. and too often she ends up neglecting herself in the process. 

Then the child gets sick. Over and over again. 

Does this story sound familiar to you?

The truth is, when a mother honors herself and her health FIRST AND FOREMOST, there is more of her to give to her husband and child. She does whatever they need, and she’s able to provide her family with the essentials that they need: A well balanced, healthy, vibrant, energetic and appreciative mother. 

This is most difficult when she hasn’t had a moment to herself, hasn’t been eating right, exercising and stressed to the max. She feels like she’s serving everyone by putting herself last. Then when stress hormone levels rise, anxiety and frustration builds– she reacts with resentment because she’s totally lost herself in the process. 
When the family follows her lead by getting sick as well– this creates even greater stress, and then feelings of guilt for being “selfish” and wanting more for herself, and the cycle gets worse.

The good news: 
When mom starts honoring her own needs, desires, time, and health, a shift happens. There’s more of her to give. 

How do we ensure that the health of the entire family is preserved? Easy. Just look after mom. "Happy mom, happy wife, happy life."

Please take a moment to check out the blog of photographer Tobin Smith as he joins the entire family (especially the King of the household– Oliver) as they journey back to health, starting with spinal health, nutrition and daily planned walks together. Watch as both baby and mother, as well as dad make a few simple changes that aren’t available in pill form to move towards health and balance and wholeness rather than try to chase the dis-eases away.http://web.me.com/tabobo/adjustment/Blog/Blog.html

Have you had any experiences like this?  Please feel free to share, as this might help others in the same situation.

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