Motherhood
May 16, 2017 | 1 comment
My girlfriend and I were chatting this afternoon as we waited for our daughter's bus to bring them home from school. During this conversation, my friend was coughing. She's had a persistent cough for ...
Motherhood
May 15, 2017 | No comments
If I could go back and talk to my new mom self, I would have so much I'd want to say. I would tell her not to worry so much, to trust her heart and instincts, to take care of herself and to routine...
Motherhood
May 14, 2017 | 2 comments
To all the mamas out there, where ever you are in your journey of motherhood, Happy Mother's Day! Your dedication, love, and nurturance to raise your children do not go unnoticed. You are so ...
Motherhood
May 12, 2017 | No comments
Do you ever have those moments, talking to someone, whether at the grocery store or waiting in line somewhere and strike up a conversation that can totally shift your day? Well, today I had such a con...
Motherhood
May 10, 2017 | No comments
As a psychologist, there are always certain times of the year when universal topics come up in the therapy room regardless of a client's age, gender, demographics or presenting issues. For example,...
Motherhood
May 09, 2017 | 4 comments
Mothering in today’s world is akin to a juggling act, balancing time, energy and resources. And it’s easy to be swept into overwhelm and stress. As a mother to four children, six years old to fou...
Motherhood
May 08, 2017 | No comments
Working, writing, and taking care of four girls creates a full and busy life. These three roles are where I spend the majority of my time in a given week. And the demands in these areas of my life is ...
Motherhood
May 07, 2017 | No comments
The summer after freshman year away at college was a challenging time for my mom and I. After nine months of freedom, making choices for myself independent of parental influence, the readjustment livi...
Motherhood
May 06, 2017 | No comments
Self-care is taking care of your physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual health through actions, intentions, and behaviors which increase overall well-being. As I have shared in previous pos...
Motherhood
May 05, 2017 | 2 comments
Next week my youngest daughter will be turning seven. My baby is not a baby, and she's a school age child. Closer to ten, headed to the tipping point of being a big kid before earning the title of a t...
Motherhood
May 04, 2017 | No comments
'Self-care’ seems to be the new buzz word, I hear it everywhere! I think this is fantastic! The suggestions once reserved for clinicians and physicians have become more mainstream, creating a dia...
Motherhood
May 03, 2017 | 4 comments
Years ago, when my twins were two years old, I came across this poem that truly touched my heart. The author is unknown, yet captures motherhood perfectly. As you read the poem, I hope you relate to t...