Mother's Day--the one day set aside each year on which moms feel appreciated, loved, and celebrated. It's a beautiful idea. But the ugly truth? Mother's Day is one day out of the year when moms feel the greatest guilt. It's true. We moms too often spend Mother's...
Dear Stress, This letter may come as a shock to you, but it’s been weighing heavy on my mind for some time. I can’t be with you anymore. I can’t put so much time and energy and effort into you--into your big ideas, selfish motives, and heart-pounding emotions....
The holiday season is one of joy, and fun, and celebrating, and family togetherness! BUT, let's face it, it's also one of the most stressful times of year, with so many things "to do," cold and flu season creeping in, weather changes, decorating, preparing, finals...
My oldest child is now officially away at college. After weeks of buying supplies, packing, and trying to teach him all the last minute lessons I could think of, we unpacked his dorm room, I squeezed him tightly, and then I got in the car...