“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….
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“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…