Why We Need To Change The Way We Look At Struggling Parents And Their KidsIf I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard a parent vent about how they feel so alone in their parenting struggles, I’d have more money…Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
Let Your Kids Read JunkWhen I was a little girl, I learned to read pretty early on. Because I have a late September birthday, I was technically almost six when I…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Mommy Burnout — Is This For Real?I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the last few months have been pretty ugly for a lot of people. A global pandemic, massive…Jun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
A Friendly Reminder: It’s Okay To Be AverageHey, you! I see you over there. You’re comparing yourself to your friends, family members, co-workers, and every ‘celebrity’ under the sun…Jan 9, 2020Jan 9, 2020
Could too many lazy days really be something else?I’m a fan of lazy days. Just ask my husband and kids — we usually have one or more days every week where we do absolutely nothing. Now…Jul 28, 2019Jul 28, 2019
It’s Just Toast…I’ve always been a worrier, someone who lets the little things really get to her. Sometimes, you could call it being a perfectionist. Other…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Catching Fishies In Your HeadIdeas are funny little things. Like slippery silverfish, they dart into our minds and swim around for a while. Often, they’re too quick…Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019
Do You Know What Neurodiversity Means?April is Autism Awareness month. You’ve probably seen lots of social media posts with colorful puzzle pieces and blue filters — those are…Apr 7, 2019Apr 7, 2019
Stretching Our Empathy MusclesLately, it seems everybody’s got plenty of reasons to be angry. We’re all in a hurry, in debt, stressed out, burned out, maxed out — you…Mar 28, 20191Mar 28, 20191
Stress, Personality Traits, and How We WorkWhen I was younger, I used to think that creativity was this magical, endless thing that switched on inside your brain every time you…Mar 27, 2019Mar 27, 2019