Tag: mental health
Color Me Calm: The Adult Coloring Book Trend
If you had told me a year ago that the newest fad would be adult coloring, I would have laughed at you. I mean,...
Confessions :: Addiction
My husband and I had a few days off together this past week. As I sat drinking my coffee with him, I told him...
Breathe for Well Being :: Part I
I don’t know about you mama, but when my kids got whisked away on the bus for the first day of school, there was...
When It’s Not What You Expect: A Birth Story
I have a confession. It's one I've kept to myself out of fear of being judged by other moms. Here it goes: I wanted...
10 Things I Dream About Doing In My “Free” Time (Try...
I generally have an audience when I go to bathroom. Lena, my 22-month-old daughter, likes to give a play-by-play throughout the process. “Mommy pee-pee...
Give Me a Break: Why Moms Need Downtime
There's not a question in my mind that I love my daughter, love spending time with her, and enjoy the privilege of staying home...
Affirmations for Mom and How They Work
Sure, I’ve been a believer in affirmations for some time and use them to stay positive and focus my mind on my goals. To “affirm” something,...
Weight a Minute
I've always struggled with my weight/body image/confidence growing up. The LAST thing I want to show my son, and especially my daughter, is that you...
How to Beat the Winter Blues
You can probably imagine that January is the most depressing month of the year, but have you ever heard about Blue Monday, January 19,...
Mommy Brain
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post describing the kind of mom I am (THAT mom). And not surprisingly, I forgot to mention...