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 …

My Favorite Season is Spring Review My Favorite Season is Spring, written by Patrice Wilkerson and illustrated by Brooke Beaver, tells the story of a little girl named Susie who …

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 …