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Survival Tips for Parenting Toddlers
The Power of the Pause It makes sense that you would be tempted to match the energy of your toddler when they’re melting down over the wrong sippy cup or making the family late by refusing to put their shoes on. Instead of joining the meltdown, try pausing. Take a...
Managing Comparison on Social Media
Wasn’t the goal of social media to connect us? Sure. With the connection, we’ve also got the comparison, which can be immediately followed by self doubt. Every day, we scroll through thoughtfully posted snapshots of other families' lives. Perfectly dressed children...
Post Partem Depression or Baby Blues
Understanding what you're feeling- If you're reading this, chances are you're going through something that feels confusing, overwhelming, or just not quite right. Maybe you expected to feel pure joy after your baby arrived, but instead you find yourself crying...
What Is Bullying?
If you are a parent today, chances are bullying is somewhere on your worry list. You're not alone—about 35% of U.S. parents with children under 18 say they're extremely or very worried that their kids might be bullied at some point. But what is bullying, and how are...
Coping Strategies for Infertility
Infertility affects approximately one in eight couples, yet it remains one of the most isolating experiences people face. The emotional toll of struggling to conceive can be as profound as the physical challenges, leaving individuals and couples searching for ways to...
Doing Everything “Right”
It’s a Friday night. Gym night. As a mother of two, showing up involves a lot of moving parts. Typically I’m an "on time" person. I am fine with waiting for people. But I'm tougher on my own timeliness. I really don't like being late...until I get comfortable with it....
The Emotional Toll of Infertility on a Marriage
Infertility affects approximately one in eight couples in the United States, but its impact extends far beyond the physical inability to conceive (American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2023). The emotional, psychological, and relational consequences of...
Does Gratitude Really Matter?
What is gratitude? Simply put, gratitude is the act of being thankful. As it turns out, besides sounding like a good thing to do, gratitude has many benefits. For now, I’ll start with a few.A regular mindset of gratitude can have a positive effect on our emotional...
Mindfulness on your way to Meditation
In the fall of last year, I began to work on my mindset. This has included a few different elements, but among them learning to meditate. Not quite ready to commit to a course in mediation, I am taking baby steps with an app and weekly commitment. I have uncovered a...
A little perspective
A few weeks into the New Year, I added some new things to my weekly routine. New Year’s Resolution-ish, I guess. But I’m not ready to label it that. For me, the thought of calling anything I do part of a New Year’s Resolution makes me mentally set the clock for its...
