If the 2020 pandemic taught me anything, it was that teachers work hard. After just a few weeks of attempting to teach new concepts to my child, practice them together, …
I used to have a terrible, terrible time falling asleep at night. I’d battle a racing mind, full of anxious and negative thoughts…or obsess over my to-do list…or treat the …
Some people find close relationships come easily, while others (myself included) struggle to form an emotional connection in even their most intimate relationships. What gives? Attachment theory, which describes how …
There’s no doubt that gorgeous, outdoor kitchen designs are niiiiice! They class up your yard, are crazy functional for family gatherings, and help to expand and maximize your living space. …
Over the last few months, we’ve tackled several bad habits on this blog. But there’s one bad habit that’s often chalked off as a personality trait or communication style, and …
My daughter started begging for a skateboard when she was four. Despite her obsession passion for all things skateboarding, she didn’t quite have the coordination yet to skateboard…or to do …
Patience was never my strong suit. As a perfectionist who had trouble not trying to control all. the. things, I always struggled when other people, circumstances beyond my control (sickness, …
Fifteen years ago, I decided to finally go for my goal of running a half marathon. I trained for months following Hal Higdon’s program, purchased a SPIbelt and a few …
When I first learned I was having a daughter, I wondered how I could teach her to be strong. In our culture’s pursuit of equality for women (an important cause!), …
Stress is inevitable…I say as I currently face back-to-school meltdowns, medical flare-ups, and an overnight 50% increase to the team I currently manage at work. Phew! And while we talk …
I’ve been on both ends of a codependent relationship. First, I exhibited codependent behavior myself and wondered how it could possibly bother my partner so much. I mean, was it …