Tag: mental health
The Gift of Mental Wellness
A few years ago, I had a friend who was planning to open a bookstore in her hometown. She wanted to create a space...
Why Am I an Angry Mom?
4 a.m.: Youngest crawls into my bed. I hear the gentle whirring of my husband's CPAP machine. My son falls back asleep between us...
Mom’s Insecurities: A Poem
Do this, don't do that.
Contemplate all outcomes;
Plan ahead.
Don't let the kids fall,
But natural consequences work.
Be your best,
If you have time,
Which you don't.
Slaps on your...
A Letter to My Children After My Darkest Day
My dear children,
I’m not sure where to begin.
I know the day I snapped scared you. I slammed the door to my room, and you...
Tips to Manage Stress from a Stressed-Out Mom
November 2nd is Stress Awareness Day.
Stress is something that we all experience and struggle to manage each day. Whether it is a child’s upcoming...
Do You Suspect You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
Parenting is stressful and demanding. We are all pulled in so many different directions, and the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t made life any easier. Sometimes...
Mom Is the Quarterback
I recently had an evening meltdown, with heaving and panting, as though I'm a football player running for a touchdown, but the field keeps...
When You’re in a Negative Place
Life can feel like a rollercoaster. It’s filled with highs and lows. The ebbs and flows of our emotions are often connected to our...
Self-Care Ideas: Take Time For Yourself
The fall season is well underway, and the school routine and after-school activities are in full swing. Schedules are hectic and, at times, overwhelming.
As...
Trauma and Resiliency: Coming of Age in a Post-9/11 World
Trauma is a weird thing. We live our lives day-to-day, encountering all sorts of events, positive, negative, and neutral. Of the negative, some are...