Mommies,Bellies,Babies and Daddies

01/22/2026

Cozy, Comforting & Nutritious: Healthy Winter Snacks for Mom & Baby

Cold weather is the perfect time to serve warm, healing foods that support immunity, energy, brain development, and early learning, especially during those precious lap baby moments.

At Healthy Hearts Plus II, our Lap Baby Education Program teaches that good nutrition fuels healthy brain growth, focus, bonding, and early development.

When babies are well-nourished, they are better prepared to learn, grow, and thrive.

Healthy Winter Snack Picks:
🥣 Oatmeal
🍠 Sweet potatoes
🍎 Warm fruit
🥕 Soft veggies
🍵 Nourishing broths

These comforting foods provide essential nutrients that support physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional connection, strengthening mom & baby bonds one bite at a time.

Because every bite matters.

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01/20/2026

Reading doesn’t start in kindergarten, it starts in your lap.

Our Lap Baby Education program encourages early bonding, language development, and lifelong learning through shared reading and interaction from birth.
A few minutes a day builds brains, bonds, and brighter futures.

Because literacy is love in action.

01/17/2026

How Newborns Know Their Moms:

From scent to touch, babies recognize and connect with their mothers in powerful ways from the very start. These early moments help babies feel safe, calm, and deeply loved.

At Healthy Hearts Plus II, we support moms, bellies, and babies, every step of the journey.

01/16/2026

Strong starts happen on the floor 💕

On this From The Heart episode, we’re sharing simple, stress-free Tummy Time Tips to help your baby build strength, coordination, and confidence, one wiggle at a time. From when to start, how long to try, and how to make it fun (not frustrating), this episode is all about meeting your baby where they are and supporting healthy development with love and intention.

Tune in, try a tip today, and remember: every little moment matters.

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01/14/2026

Healing happens in community. Our Sister Circle offers a safe space for women to connect, share, and grow while supporting emotional and mental wellness.

❤ Join the Sister Circle community:
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01/10/2026

❄️ Winter Wellness Starts on Your Plate ❄️

Winter is the perfect season to nourish your body with hearty, nutrient-dense vegetables that support heart health, immune strength, and steady energy. Seasonal veggies are often more affordable, more flavorful, and packed with the vitamins our bodies crave during colder months.

Top Nutritious Winter Vegetable Choices:

🥕Root Vegetables (sweet potatoes, carrots, beets): Rich in fiber and antioxidants that support digestion and heart health

🥬Leafy Greens (collards, kale, mustard greens): Loaded with iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K

🥦Cruciferous Veggies (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts): Support immune health and reduce inflammation

🍠Winter Squash (butternut, acorn): A great source of complex carbs, potassium, and beta-carotene

🧄Alliums (onions, garlic, leeks): Promote heart health and help fight seasonal illness

Simple Winter Food Tips:

Roast vegetables with olive oil and herbs for warmth and flavor

Add greens to soups and stews for easy nutrition

Pair vegetables with beans, lean proteins, or whole grains for balanced meals

At Healthy Hearts Plus II, we believe food is medicine, especially in winter. Thoughtful vegetable choices help protect your heart, fuel your body, and keep your family thriving all season long.

01/06/2026

Lap Baby Education: Setting Learning Goals for 2026

Moms don’t need a classroom to teach, your lap is the first learning space.

When you read, sing, talk, and bond with your baby, you’re building language, confidence, and security long before school ever begins.

As we prepare for 2026, more moms are choosing to be intentional, setting gentle learning goals rooted in love, not pressure. Lap Baby Education reminds us that teaching starts with presence, and consistency matters more than perfection.

Because when a mother believes in her role as her baby’s first teacher, a lifelong love of learning is born.

01/02/2026

Registration is now open for our Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program!

Join our virtual community to learn how to manage your diabetes with confidence, improve your overall wellness, and receive support every step of the way..

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01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re choosing foods that heal, habits that sustain, and community that supports. Healthy hearts begin with what we nourish, inside and out.

12/30/2025

New Year. New Beginnings.
Same Commitment to Care.

As we approach a new year, Healthy Hearts Plus II is reminded that every season of life begins the same way, with care, connection, and community.
From a mother learning to trust her body through breastfeeding, to a pregnant parent supported by compassionate doula care, to families managing diabetes with education and support, health starts early and grows with intention.

That’s why we’re proud to offer Lap Baby Classes, where bonding, early literacy, and brain development begin right on a caregiver’s lap. Reading, talking, and singing with babies builds strong foundations for learning, emotional security, and lifelong wellness.

As we step into the new year, our commitment remains the same:
❤Supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood
❤Educating with compassion, not judgment
❤Encouraging healthy habits that last a lifetime
❤Strengthening families through knowledge and community

New years bring new goals, but strong beginnings shape the future. We’re honored to walk with families at every stage. Here’s to nurturing hearts, minds, and families in the year ahead!!

12/25/2025

This Christmas, we celebrate the greatest gift of all, love that heals, hope that restores, and grace that meets us right where we are.

May every home be filled with peace, every heart strengthened with joy, and every family reminded that they are deeply loved.

Wishing you wellness, warmth, and wholeness this Christmas.

12/24/2025

Take control of your health, one class at a time.
Join Healthy Hearts Plus II for Virtual Diabetic Education Classes starting Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Learn, connect, and thrive from the comfort of home.

Register or learn more: (804) 200-3139!!