Tag: anxiety
Take the Trip
Take the trip!
I don’t mean to come off as callous or reckless. I’m sure I’ll catch hate from both sides of the debate as...
Why Is This Getting Harder? {Another Year of COVID}
We are rapidly approaching our junior year of COVID. We now know that it won't take two weeks, or even two years, to flatten...
I Was Wrong About Placenta Encapsulation
I’ve always been a practical person, guided by logic. It’s hard for me to believe in things that I can’t see or feel for...
Mommy Meltdowns: When Mommy Deserves a Time Out
There is a mean girl in our house, ladies, and true confession time; it is me! I'm not saying that it happens every day,...
Not Ready for Real Life: Fond Memories of a Global Pandemic
Here are the things my family did this week, a summer week of 2021: two different day camps, in different towns, with different drop-off...
Night Time Separation: Bridging the Gap Between Bedtime and Morning
For some children, saying good night is easy. They may negotiate an extra book at bedtime or hop out of bed once or twice,...
3 Stress-Busting Activities for Moms
I’ve been working hard to find the best activities to alleviate stress that work well for me. Maybe it’s age, or maybe it’s not...
Does My Child Need Help For Their Anxiety?
Just as we care for our children’s physical health, it’s time to take stock of their mental health. Like adults, children can struggle with...
Changing My Mindset
One of the biggest jobs we take on as mothers is the role of the “problem-solver.” We figure out the routines and schedules that...
Thanks for the Memories Facebook
Every September 1st, since 2015, I know Facebook will share a certain memory. It is the last picture of my son and me together....