Life with the Hackneys

It's been a little while because our family has been processing a loss; we had a miscarriage. This episode is about our baby Luke, who we lost, and what we are learning through this experience.

What a mom wants... it's really simple. Space, but not too much. Flowers are not necessary, but are expected. Someone else take over the cooking and cleaning, but not like that...🤪 In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk about simple, practical ways you can show love to the mother of your children.

Did you know that 1 in 8 women experience a perinatal mood disorder in either pregnancy or postpartum? Maternal mental health matters. Maternal mental health is multifaceted. Maternal mental health requires support. One of the best ways to support other mothers, is to be honest about your own experiences. In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about their experience after the birth of their first baby... and why she was almost their only baby.

You know how when you see pictures and videos of people on social media, or even brief interactions in public with people, you have a tendency to make some assumptions about them...? Like, they must really have their life together... Or, they always enjoy spending time with their kids! Or maybe the biggest misconception of all: their house is ALWAYS clean! In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about the snippets of lives that we see, and while that part may be true, it's also not the full picture.

yOu SuRe HaVe YoUr HaNdS FuLL... You get lots of comments in life, as a parent. Some of them are helpful, many are not... how do you decide which ones you take to heart? In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk about the comments we receive as parents, how to filter them, and just as important - the opportunity we have to leave positive comments in other people's lives.

Have you ever watched a baby chick hatch? It's a struggle... In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about struggling, and though no one enjoys it - especially not when it's our children - it serves a purpose and has benefit.

We love a good pros and cons list, but that doesn't necessarily cover all the bases for making a decision, especially when it comes to your family and your health. In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about a tool to help you find the best decisions for your family: BRAIN Before making a decision, consider the Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and what happens if you do Nothing.

What if you're planning a c-section? Or you want to have a homebirth? Or you already know you have good support from your husband? Are doulas helpful in any of those scenarios? On this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk with Kaitlin Burton of Blossom Birth Services about what it is that a doula does, how she fits into the birth team, and why it's something we recommend for every family.

Whose shoulders do the daily decisions that impact your children's health fall on? The parent who is home more? The one who is "better" at figuring out those kinds of things? In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah get into the responsibility of a family's health, how to share that responsibility, and how you and your health are just as much of a factor as helping your children make healthy choices.

How often did you sit on the floor before you became a parent? Or carry 20 pounds on one hip? Or sit flexed forward for prolonged periods of time? Parenthood puts you in postures and positions that can be very compromising for your joints. In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share a few of the things they have noticed but from personal and clinical experience caring for parents.

Have you ever found that the more you learn about how to care for your body and implement changes, the more impossible it feels to do anything "right"? In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk through that experience and share encouragement for families going through that overwhelm

What's the question we are asked most as parents of twins? "ARE THEY TWINS?" In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about their experience with a twin pregnancy, birth, postpartum and life, as they celebrate two years of twin parent life.

Your sister's favorite doctor may be the farthest from the best fit for you and your needs! In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk about indications that it's time to find a new provider, and what to look for when searching for a provider who aligns with your values and needs.

Why are we always talking about the nervous system? Find out in this episode of Life with the Hackneys, where Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah not only talk about what the nervous system is and its importance, but simple ways you can give it some love!

Mamas hold the babies, but who holds the mamas? In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk about the postpartum period - the time after a baby is born - and practical ways to support a mother and family during that season.

Does the Webster Technique turn a breech baby? In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about the Webster Technique, which they are both certified in through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). They cover what the Webster Technique is, who it's for, and if it actually works.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about the seventeenth chiropractic principle: "every effect has a cause and every cause has effects" and how that can help explain where you are today, and shape where you go from here.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about this sixth chiropractic principle: "there is no process which does not require time, including the healing process."

In this episode Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about salutogenesis, which is literally translated the creation of health, how that perspective and approach to life differs from a pathogenic model, and what that means for you.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah talk about how it's estimated that 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by the middle of February, and some things to consider as you enter a new year.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share some ideas of ways navigate holiday schedules in a healthy way for your family.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about the choices they made in preparing for their third pregnancy, and how those changes made all the difference!

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share about the peregrination - long and meandering journey - of each of their postpartum experiences, as well as what they learned from those experiences and recommendations for others preparing for the postpartum time.

In this episode of Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah share the (well meaning, but out of touch) recommendations they gave *before* becoming parents. And even better - updated (realistic) suggestions to support the daily life of a parent.

In Life with the Hackneys, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Josiah Hackney share what they have learned through their decade of clinical experience in their family chiropractic office and their perspective as parents to four daughters (ages 7, nearly 5, and 1-year-old twins). This first episode addresses holiday stress - mental, physical, and chemical - and how it impacts you, your health, and your children. And provides ideas for simple things you can do to set yourself up for a more enjoyable holiday season.