Rooted with Madeline

09/13/2026

🤍 A little reminder that caring for ourselves is part of caring well for others.

I’ll be taking a few days to rest and recharge September 17–22 and will be back September 23.

Our team will still be here to help with non-urgent needs while I’m away. Please take a moment to look through the slides so you know what to do if your little one gets sick during this time.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. I’m so grateful for this community and looking forward to coming back refreshed and ready to care for your families. 🤍 P.S. THIS is general triage information and not individualized medical advice.

— Madeline

09/10/2026

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨

Prattville Midwifery is growing, and we’re looking for the newest member of our team! 🤍

We are seeking a full-time Front Desk / Administrative Coordinator to help support both our pediatric and midwifery practices.

This is so much more than answering phones and checking patients in. Our front desk is often the first smile, first voice, and first impression a family experiences when they reach out to us. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, organized, professional, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

The right person will be comfortable:
• Greeting and communicating with patients and families
• Answering phones and managing messages
• Scheduling and front-office tasks
• Verifying insurance and maintaining patient information
• Managing faxes, records, documents, and electronic communication
• Keeping the office organized and running smoothly
• Learning and supporting both the pediatric and midwifery sides of our practice

✨ Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8 AM–5 PM
📍 Prattville, Alabama
💰 Compensation based on experience and qualifications
Benefits are not currently included with this position.

Previous medical office, front desk, administrative, or customer service experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person!

Most importantly, we want someone who is excited to become part of a growing practice that serves women, babies, children, and families and who wants to make a meaningful difference in the experience our patients receive. 🤍

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—send your resume to [email protected].

Please share this post with someone who may be the perfect fit! 🫶🏼

09/09/2026

Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend!

Happy Labor Day 🤍

Today we honor labor in all of its forms.

The work we clock in for.
The work we build with our hands.
The work we do to provide for the people we love.
And the work that often goes unseen—the raising, nurturing, comforting, teaching, and loving of our children.

As a pediatric practice, we have the privilege of witnessing the beautiful (and sometimes exhausting!) labor that goes into raising healthy, thriving children every single day.

Motherhood is work. Fatherhood is work. Caring for others is work. Building something meaningful is work.

And while much of that work may never come with a paycheck, a title, or recognition, it matters deeply.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23

Today, we’re grateful for the hands that work, the parents who pour themselves out for their children, and the families who faithfully show up day after day.

Here’s to the work that builds families, communities, and the next generation. ❤️

Happy Labor Day from our family to yours! 🇺🇸

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day 🤍

Today we honor labor in all of its forms.

The work we clock in for.
The work we build with our hands.
The work we do to provide for the people we love.
And the work that often goes unseen—the raising, nurturing, comforting, teaching, and loving of our children.

As a pediatric practice, we have the privilege of witnessing the beautiful (and sometimes exhausting!) labor that goes into raising healthy, thriving children every single day.

Motherhood is work. Fatherhood is work. Caring for others is work. Building something meaningful is work.

And while much of that work may never come with a paycheck, a title, or recognition, it matters deeply.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23

Today, we’re grateful for the hands that work, the parents who pour themselves out for their children, and the families who faithfully show up day after day.

Here’s to the work that builds families, communities, and the next generation. ❤️

Happy Labor Day from our family to yours! 🇺🇸

08/31/2026

✨ PICKY TODDLER TIP: When your little one only eats a few bites, let’s make those bites count!

These No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Protein Bites are an easy, nutrient-packed snack for your picky eater. 🍫 Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and contains protein, fiber, iron, and magnesium—making it a great ingredient to add to your picky eater’s rotation!

And a little reminder: don’t get stuck in a power struggle around food.

If your child is grazing all day and then isn’t hungry at mealtime, it may be time to create a little more structure around meals and snacks.

You decide what, when, and where food is offered. Your child decides whether and how much they eat.

No begging. No bribing. No making three different meals. ❤️

🍫 NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE QUINOA PROTEIN BITES

• 1 cup cooked + cooled quinoa
• ½ cup peanut butter 🥜
• ½ cup pitted Medjool dates
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds or ground flax
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of cinnamon + salt
• Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips 🍫

Blend everything together, chill, roll into bites, and refrigerate or freeze to firm them up!

I left the chocolate chips out this time because they were so yummy without them, but they would be a fun addition for your little chocolate lovers! 😋

🙌 Shoutout to Instant Pot® and Vitamix for making busy mom life a little easier! I used my Instant Pot to cook the quinoa quickly, then blended the other ingredients with the vitamin which made this recipe come together even faster. 😍

Save this recipe for your next snack rotation! ❤️

08/20/2026

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08/17/2026

Fire Cider Recipe 🌿

Getting our wellness cabinet ready for winter 🌿

I love having simple, traditional, food-based options on hand—but I also want to be really clear that no herbal preparation is a replacement for good nutrition, sleep, movement, sunshine, or appropriate medical care.

For me, winter wellness starts with the basics:

✨ Nutrient-dense foods
✨ Enough protein and healthy fats
✨ Time outside + movement
✨ Good sleep
✨ Supporting nutritional needs when deficiencies are identified
✨ Checking labs when there are symptoms, risk factors, or concerns

That last one is a big part of why I love what I do in pediatric care. Sometimes our kids look healthy, but looking a little deeper with appropriate labs can help us identify nutritional deficiencies or other areas that deserve attention.

And yes… I will absolutely continue making my fire cider.

Although next time I may be wearing onion-proof goggles. 😂🧅

🌿 Easy Fire Cider

Fill a clean 64-ounce glass jar with:

* 2 onions, sliced
* 2 oranges, sliced
* 2 lemons, sliced
* 2 large pieces fresh ginger, sliced
* 2 large pieces fresh turmeric, sliced
* 12–16 garlic cloves, smashed
* 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
* Optional: 2–4 cayenne peppers or 2 teaspoons cayenne powder

Pour raw apple cider vinegar over everything until completely covered, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.

Seal the jar and let it infuse for 4–6 weeks, shaking every few days.

Strain and store in clean glass bottles in the refrigerator.

Use 1–2 tablespoons as desired, or add it to salad dressings, marinades, or other recipes.

🧅 And if you see me crying in the reel… no, I’m not emotional about my fire cider. The onion won. 😂

Save this recipe now so you can make a batch before cold and flu season really gets going!

Note: Fire cider contains vinegar and potentially spicy ingredients and isn’t appropriate for every child. I’d especially be cautious with young children or kids with reflux/sensitive stomachs.

08/12/2026

Got asked today if we accept BCBS! He definitely do!🤗

08/10/2026

If you’ve ever looked at your child’s plate and thought, “HOW am I supposed to get enough protein and healthy fats into this child?!” 😂 …this series is for you.

I’m starting a little series sharing easy, realistic foods I make for my own kids that help sneak in more protein + healthy fats — especially for those picky little eaters. 🤍

First up: these super soft gluten-free + dairy-free pancakes 🥞

They have a really soft, mushy texture that makes them a great option for little ones who prefer softer foods or are still working on feeding skills.

Because feeding kids doesn’t have to mean making 3 different meals, begging them to take “just one bite,” or feeling like you’re failing because they survived on fruit and crackers today. 😂

I’ll be sharing more easy meals, snacks, protein ideas + nutrient-dense swaps that are actually realistic for busy parents.

Follow along — and tell me what your picky eater refuses to eat right now because I may make it the next episode! 👀

08/08/2026

🤍🌱

Six months of Rooted.

Six months ago, I stepped into something I never planned for and honestly wasn’t sure I was brave enough to do.

After being laid off with only two weeks’ notice, I found myself without a job, without a clear plan, and scared about what the future would look like for me and my family.

But God had a plan that I couldn’t see yet.

What started as a scary leap of faith has become something I am incredibly proud of—not because of what I have built, but because of what we have built together.

To every family who has trusted me with your children: thank you.
Thank you for believing in this vision. Thank you for allowing me to walk alongside your families. Thank you for reminding me why I started on the hard days.

And to the people behind the scenes—our nurse, our cleaner, my scribe, the people who have helped me care for my own children so I could care for yours, my family, my friends, and every person who has prayed for me and encouraged me along the way—I truly would not be here without you.

These six months have been hard. They have stretched me, humbled me, and taught me more than I ever expected.

But they have also been some of the most rewarding months of my life.

This little practice may still be little… but the vision is BIG. 🌱

Six months down.
So much more to grow.

Thank you for being part of the Rooted family. 🤍

Let’s continue to grow in knowledge and wellness.