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 …
I’ll be the first to admit…I’m either really incredible or really terrible at finding the perfect present for my loved ones…there’s no in-between. And sometimes? That’s totally okay! It’s the …
Organic Matters…True or False? I have a confession. I used to feel annoyed at the mere mention of organic foods. Honestly, I really didn’t see the point! And I was …
When I was choosing a preschool for my daughter, I fell in love with one in particular. I loved that the majority of their time was spent outside, that learning …
Is your kid’s diet made up of approximately 95% chicken nuggets and cereal? It’s okay. This is a safe space. I’m guilty of occasionally allowing my two-year-old to dip her …