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. No longer can we assure them their fears are not warranted. And no longer can we...
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, and unsafe. It's up to us as their parents to help them through these troubled times. I know...
“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 supposed to say—the “line” that would bring the whole speech together, but as I spoke about...
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 later, a concussion, I am very familiar with the battle that life can be. I am...
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 big on the meaning behind it all--a day to celebrate love in all its forms,...
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 ourselves a break, even when we need it most. We live in a society that values the...
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, to say the least! Why me? I had no idea how to host a radio show!...
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 from my life. Time is odd when you've lost someone you love. I remember right after she...