As a psychologist and mom of 6, I’m always looking for ways to improve my family’s overall health, mental health, and wellness. Lately, I was working on a challenge…
“Motherhood” is back for our fourth season, and we’ve got a new look, feel, and name–“Motherhood 2.0”! Check out this interview with host, Dr. Christina Hibbert, and then SUBSCRIBE to…
Back in 2012 I wrote a post, one of my very first in fact, titled “What Matters Most?” I was on vacation with my family in California and it had…
“Parenting is stressful!” There, I said it, and I believe every parent would agree. We want the best for our children; we want to be our best for them. But…
One of the best tools I’ve ever learned, personally and professionally, is what I call the “Earthquake Model of Women’s Mental Health.” It’s actually a tool that can be used…
I’ve been offline for the past several weeks. I had intended to be diligently working on my latest book, building new online courses, speaking, and spending as much time as…
It’s that time again–summer break! All kids are cheering, and many moms are panicking! “What will we do with them all summer?” “How can we prevent the ‘I’m bored’s?” And…
When it comes to powerful emotions–like anger, frustration, and guilt–we may not always know what we’re really dealing with. We may act out in anger, but really, we’re afraid. We…
School shootings, youth suicides, and world tragedies headline the news each day; it can leave we parents feeling helpless. No longer can we promise our children a completely safe world….
SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletter, above right, or below, bottom. 5 Tools for Talking with Kids about Tough Topics (Vlog), Summary: In today’s conflict-filled world, kids can feel scared, unsettled,…
“The greatest battles of motherhood are not won in the legislature, or courtrooms, or even in the home. The greatest battles of motherhood are won within.” That’s what I was…
I’ve experienced my fair share of life challenges over the years. From multiple deaths, loss, and grief, to postpartum depression, depression and anxiety, to a car accident and a year…
Valentine’s Day is, for me, a reminder of love. I’m not big on the fanfare or gifts or even having to go out and celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I am…
Self-compassion: Why is it so challenging for so many of us? We fail to be gentle with ourselves. We fail to care for our needs. We fail to give…
When I was approached by Web Talk Radio, over two years ago, and asked to do a web radio show for them on parenting and motherhood, I was surprised,…
Last week was 10 years since my sister, Shannon, died. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s hard to believe it wasn’t just yesterday that she vanished…
For the past several months I’ve been visiting with groups of incredible women and mothers all over the country, discussing “Mastery of Motherhood.” I start each workshop with a…
It’s been many years since my youngest sister died, and almost ten since my closest sister died. It’s been years since my two grandfathers died, since my one aunt died,…
It’s time for a reality check. It seems with every transition (end of school, summer break, back to school, holidays), we moms have to reconfigure life and reevaluate where…
If there’s one topic that keeps coming up in my work with mothers (besides the need for self-care!), it’s “mom guilt.” If you’re a mother, you know what I mean….
Yes, you read that title right. I have long been an advocate for postpartum depression awareness, understanding, and education. I’ve helped hundreds of mothers and families heal through warmline support,…
Today, I speak from the heart. I’m not editing or re-reading or changing anything today, to make it perfect. I’m simply speaking what my soul whispers, and I hope it…
Announcing…Mastery Of Motherhood! I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally be doing this–to finally be working on a book about the skills of motherhood with a…
If you’re a mom, you’ve experienced it–unwanted advice, criticism, or shaming about your parenting, choices, or lifestyle that leaves you feeling devastated. Why are we so hard on each…
So, did you do it? Did you set New Year’s resolution s? Did you come up with a new vision, goals, or even a yearly theme like I…
Part 3 of my BONUS Chapter from 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise continues today, and we’re talking about something we all love—food! Nutrition works with exercise, sleep,…
It’s Christmas time again, and that means decorations, lights, gifts, parties, and for most of us, stress. But is this what Christmas is really about? How often do we…
We live in a sleep-deprived culture. Too many people fail to grasp the absolute necessity of adequate sleep; and chronic insomnia can impact our health drastically. Insomnia is associated with…
It’s an exciting day, friends! A day when I get to share with you something I’ve been passionate about for years–something that has empowered me as a mother and…
It’s been far too long since I last posted, and even if it’s been for good reasons (like recovering from a concussion while managing a book tour, back-to-school, family, and…
I love to travel, always have. I love seeing new places, meeting new people, getting out of my routine and trying something new. But it wasn’t until recently that I…
The world is in turmoil. Each day, it seems, brings a new disaster, a new tragedy. Terrorism, hate, violence–these fill the news and social media, infecting not only adults but…
It’s been over a year since I started “Motherhood Radio“–one year, two months, to be exact–and what a ride it has been! It’s been an absolute delight meeting fabulous guests,…
A mom falls over a wall while trying to parkour… It’s not the beginning to a joke. No, it’s been my reality for the past seven weeks. Apparently, I was…
I believe in trying to make a difference–in helping, serving, offering hope, and lifting others in need. Making a contribution is one of my top priorities, right under family and…
Years ago, when I was in graduate school, I wanted to see if I really could hear and follow my “conscience,” my intuition, the Spirit, the whispers. So, I did…
There’s a lot of talk this time of year about what to get Mom for Mother’s Day, of what we moms want, what we deserve, and what we truly desire….
“Who am I, now that you are here?” It’s the title of a song I wrote about my experience with postpartum depression, after my first son was born. For me,…
Postpartum Support International’s 2016 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month Blog Hop! 2016 THEME: FULL CIRCLE I’m honored once again to be part of Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) annual Blog…
Today’s the day! My brand new book, “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise” is finally here! Yes, today is the official book launch day, and you can now…