Mental illnesses are not dependent upon any outside life conditions or events. Somehow I let that lesson slip after the birth of my daughter, despite having dealt with depression and...
One thing I dread the most as a working mom is coming home and having to cook dinner. Fortunately, my husband is highly gifted in this area and finds joy...
Spring is maybe one of my favorite times of the year. Seasonal allergies aside, it’s when I finally work up the momentum to revamp my workout routine. Thinking about making...
Worry. It comes with the motherhood territory. At least, that’s what we’re told, and it’s true to some extent. But sometimes, it’s more than just worry. Intense, chronic anxiety can...
The first sign was my tired jaw. It must be from pushing during labor, I thought. I didn’t know it was because I spent what little sleep I was getting...
If your children are anything like mine, they didn’t come into the world with a manual. As parents, my husband and I have had to figure things out on our...
There are only two times you will find me running- if I am being chased, or if I am chasing someone. Both usually occur on a playground with my children...
Our scars tell the stories of how we healed from wounds. The pink C-section scar that droops below my hip bones tells the story of my son’s difficult birth. His...
Screen time. This topic is a daily struggle in our home. We are constantly asking ourselves: how much is too much? How much is acceptable? How much time is she...
Every 92 seconds someone experiences sexual assault. 92 seconds. Every minute and a half. When I think about that statistic there are a few things that come to my mind....
This past fall, my mom and my sister both visited our home and individually shared that they had noticed that our 5-year-old son, Henry, was crossing his eyes. Yet I...
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from the school nurse that says, “A student in your child’s classroom has lice,” then you know the feeling of dread this can instantly...
Amidst the baby announcements, nursery plans, car seat research, preschool registration, and college savings accounts, you may be unable to imagine adding yet another “to do” to your list. This...
