Tag: anxiety
Throw Those Silver Linings Out the Window
I grew up loving the movie Pollyanna. I learned a lot from her attitude about life. There’s always something to be glad about. Find...
Little Phrases With Big Impact
I apologize to my kids for a myriad of reasons, including when I curse (which happens a lot). The conversations around "bad words" really...
I Am Changed: Pregnancy After Miscarriage
It took some time after our miscarriage to conceive. Each month I saw that negative pregnancy test, my heart sank a little more. The...
Forever in Our Hearts: Conversations About Goodbyes
Topics like death and serious illness can feel tricky to talk about with kids. I understand why parents have the instinct to hide it...
Postpartum Support International: Climb Out of the Darkness
I have suffered from postpartum PTSD and anxiety and consider myself a warrior and now an advocate. At the time, like so many other...
5 Ways to Reduce the Stigma of Mental Health
Many mental health providers today are aiming to reduce stigma, challenge old-fashioned beliefs, and spread awareness about the benefits of mental health care. Here...
Conquering My Fear of the Mammogram
I’m not going to lie; I was hoping if I just ignored it, my need to get my first mammogram would somehow disappear. The...
Let’em Fail: Why Letting Your Kids Stumble is Necessary
Catching your child before they fall begins with the toddler age when they are just learning how to walk.
The baby gates are up, the...
Selective Mutism Revisited
It’s been two years since I shared my family’s journey with selective mutism. I remember how nervous I was when I decided to write...
Out of the Holidaze
I won’t be the first or last person to say that Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is a whirlwind of celebrations, get-togethers with family...