The right cutting utensil
As I am working more in the kitchen, I realized how important it is to choose the right cutting utensil […]
Ergonomic Mommy
You only get one body so you best take care of it. Jocelyn uses her occupational therapy and school of experience degrees to provide great tips on how to get the job done and keep your body feeling good. There are tips to prevent wear and tear and injuries as well as tips on how to do things when you are injured. Good body mechanics are crucial to living happily and healthy. Here’s how Jocelyn keeps things easy and simple.
Ergonomics of Window Washing
I have been getting my spring cleaning done and finding ways to make things easier. Here’s what I discovered about
Stretching with your child
I made this video a couple of years ago in which Emily and I stretched together. We used to do
Oblique strengthening while playing
We have many opportunities to strengthen our core muscles, including the love handles along the side of our trunk, while
Playing and Stretching
Whenever I play with my kids, I want to get down on the floor as much as possible. This gives
Kitchen ergonomics
When making a cake in the kitchen for your child’s pretend wedding, you may be standing around a bit longer
Full moon reset
So as discussed in The Voyage to heal blog post two weeks ago, there is a proven effect of the
How to clean up spilled milk
So this morning’s ergonomic mommy tip focuses on how to clean up spilled milk. First tip stay calm. As your
Recycling boxes
I came across an awesome discovery when my husband left some cardboard boxes we needed to recycle outside in the
How to not get hurt when moving things
So I was recently planning on moving. This meant that I went into full gear to declutter the house and
How to paddle faster more easily
So when this ergonomic mommy goes flat water paddling in her whitewater boat while her husband is in a fast
Joy in stillness
The ergonomic mommy always takes a rest. Whenever given the opportunity to rest, especially with your child, take it! I
Lifting heavy objects
My husband and I took on the task of putting in a set of monkey bars for our daughter. This
Chair ergonomics while at the computer
As a mom, we work very hard and get very tired. Sometimes, we get the opportunity to sit down at
Ergonomics for washing the car
The best suggestion I have for ergonomics of cleaning and washing a minivan frequented by multiple children is to marry
Ergonomics for ponyback rides
Here is a great way to make giving a child a ponyback ride. Use good ergonomics!
Ergonomics for Cleaning the tub shower
This is not how you should ever bend to clean anything!!!!! I recently had quite the experience scrubbing my shower
Gardener’s Body Mechanics
In week 10 of the Voyage to HEAL we discussed body mechanics and always using the core while picking things
Bend Your Knees
Today’s Voyage to HEAL class focused on the psoas, piriformis, and sacrum all of which are softened by bending your
