So, you want to have a large family. As I am currently baking my sixth spawn, I mean wonderful blessing, I feel that while I may not be an expert on all things Mom, I am a pretty good judge on what to expect when you’re expecting – yet again. The Journey Begins There are a few types of women when they start suspecting a pregnancy, especially when they already have several offspring. There are the ones who test as soon as they suspect that they might, maybe even possibly, be having another baby, and the ones who put off testing as […]
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Long Term Goals: When the Going Gets Tough, Get Grit
First week of February. That hallmark time where all the resolutions from the New Year are wearing thin. “But going […]
A Guide to Overcoming Workplace Bullying
When we’re trying to change things about our life, often the first step is to identify patterns and common denominators.What […]
Holiday Relaxation: Breathe And Let the Pine Cones Go
Today has been A DAY. Ok really the past couple of days have been. Past couple of weeks? Needless to […]
5 Ways to Survive Flying with Your Toddler
I traveled with my toddler earlier this year. In light of the impending holidays, I’d bet you or someone you […]
10 Coping Tips for Depression and Anxiety
It’s that time of the year again when the sky darkens early and the days grow cold and short, and […]
Running Through Mom Guilt and Other Obstacles
Earlier this month, I wrote about why I run and why I am training for a marathon. For part two […]
The 9 to 5 Beat Down: Surviving a Bad Boss
My boss picks at me when she’s stressed. Or embarrassed. Or when she has screwed up. Basically any time she […]
Holding Space by Holding Your Tongue: A Therapist’s Perspective on Pregnancy and Infant Loss
I am a therapist by trade. Occasionally, in my work with new moms, I am bestowed with the great honor […]
I Matter: Confronting the Ghosts That We Knew
Self care is my religion. I have no shame in admitting that. We all have our things that we rely […]
How to Get Stuff Done While Kids are Awake: A Guide to Self Entertainment
“I’m boreddddddd. “I’m hunnnnnngry” “Sis isn’t sharing!” The list of complaints and obstacles to getting things done while the kids […]