Crib Tales Photography

The majority of my clients are mamas.  New mamas, seasoned mamas, mamas of 1, mamas of 4, working mamas, at-home-mamas.  I meet so many beautiful, caring mothers through my work and each one has such amazing love for her family.  Being a mother of two boys myself, I can relate to my clients on so many levels. I think it helps distinguish Crib Tales from the typical studio – my clients often become my friends, and I treasure that, truly.  I know as both a working mother and an at-home-mama how very hard it can be to find time for healthy habits during a typical, busy day (I may or may not have just finished off a delicious slice of carrot cake whilst doing a little editing).  Exercise is the area I am most lacking in my life.  (Though I do find myself completely exhausted after a newborn or family  session – it’s a lot work chasing munchkins and getting babies to stay asleep!!)  So I asked my friend Estelle, who owns a Stroller Strides business here in Castle Rock, to be my guest blogger for this month.  Estelle has an Open House next week that I encourage my mama friends and clients to check out.  A week of free classes!  And the last day of Open House week Crib Tales will be on hand to capture some of the adorable children who are taking part in the week’s festivities.  To find out more about Open House week visit Estelle’s Website!

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By: Estelle Mathis, owner of Stroller Strides – Castle Rock

A new baby can suddenly usher you into a whole new world of motherhood where everything tends to revolve around your new little bundle of joy.  While we love our little ones more than anything, sometimes it can be hard to adjust to our new role as mother.  While motherhood is wonderful, it can also be extremely challenging and isolating.  As women, we are often eager to feel like ourselves again after pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.  Exercise is obviously a great way to help you get your body back after pregnancy but it can also help to decrease emotional stress.

However, ask any mom, and she’ll tell you the same thing; once you have kids, finding time for exercise is nearly impossible!  You’re either stuck exercising at home while baby (hopefully) naps, or you need to find childcare in order to exercise on your own (which can be expensive and/or hard to leave your baby with someone else).  Stroller Strides offers the perfect alternative — get a total body workout while your baby is with you, entertained and safe!  Plus, it’s a great way to make new friends and get support from other moms that are in the same stage of life as you.

Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total body workout program designed for both pregnant moms and those with children in strollers. The interval based boot camp style classes include cardio and muscle toning exercises, and are appropriate for all fitness levels. Children are kept engaged throughout the workout with songs and other fun activities.  Stroller Strides promotes a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, creates a supportive environment for mothers, and provides children with opportunities to socialize with each another.

It can be tough to stay motivated on your own, but with a group of women supporting you, your chances of achieving your goals are much higher.  With Stroller Strides, you are surrounded by women who are going through the same things that you are: striving for fitness while learning to overcome the daily challenges of motherhood.

For more information on Stroller Strides in Castle Rock, check out our website:  www.strollerstrides.net/castlerock.  Your first class is always free, so come try it out and see if it might work for you.  Classes meet Monday through Friday at 9:15 in the morning at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.