Facing my own “cancer” diagnosis is not only physically challenging and mentally and emotionally exhausting. It also brings back all these other losses, struggles, pain, and grief. I'm learning so many things, day by day, things we all need to learn...
As a psychologist and mom of 6, I’m always looking for ways to improve my family’s overall health, mental health, and wellness. Lately, I was working on a challenge for my family when I thought, “Hey! Why not make it available to everyone?” Thus, the Family...
So, did you do it? Did you set New Year's resolution s? Did you come up with a new vision, goals, or even a yearly theme like I do? If so, I have an important question for you: What is going to make you stick with and achieve...
It's Christmas time again, and that means decorations, lights, gifts, parties, and for most of us, stress. But is this what Christmas is really about? How often do we fail to remember the true meaning of Christmas--the loving--simply because we're caught up in the doing? Starting today,...
It's an exciting day, friends! A day when I get to share with you something I've been passionate about for years--something that has empowered me as a mother and expanded my family's health, wellness and happiness: essential oils. Okay, I know what you're thinking: "Essential oils? That's...
It's been over a year since I started "Motherhood Radio"--one year, two months, to be exact--and what a ride it has been! It's been an absolute delight meeting fabulous guests, sharing incredible products and ideas, and imparting "mom wisdom" from in-the-trenches moms who are getting it...
Happy Stress Awareness month! When I learned there was such a thing as stress awareness month, I thought two things: first, "We need to be reminded to be aware of stress? Aren't we already far too aware of it?" and then, "Oh, okay, I get it....
Raising a healthy, happy family is a tall order, especially considering the many stressors, challenges and roadblocks children, parents, and well, everyone faces each day. How can we raise happy, healthy kids? How can we strengthen our family while building self-esteem and improving family relationships? Family...