Tag: mental health
5 Positive Changes for Our Family
2020 was a year that changed everything. As we faced a world where almost nothing felt the same anymore, we reevaluated what was important...
It Was Supposed to Be Two Weeks
It was supposed to be two weeks.
When I got the text that schools were closing last March, it was supposed to be for two...
Searching for the 25th Hour
Oftentimes at night, as I lay awake for the last few minutes of my day, I dream about what I would do if I...
One Sunrise At a Time
March 6, 2020: I was standing in an airline terminal watching the sun rise over Queens, NY. Throngs of people surrounded me. Women dressed...
When You Are at a Crossroads With Your Career
From as early as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher. I recall my second grade teacher, who I admired, asking what...
My Children Were Formula Fed, and That’s Ok!
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was (as most first-time moms are) completely confident in all of my plans. I knew...
Toilet Paper Targets
Raise your hand if you’ve been stressed at all in the last 11 months?
Now raise your hand if you’ve ever cried or felt helpless...
Mama, Look in the Mirror
Mama, I’d like you to do me a favor today.
All it needs to take is a single minute. 60 seconds, that’s it.
Whenever you choose...
How to Stay Connected in a Disconnected World
2021 is here; a new year. “Yeah!?!?“
I’m not sure whether to wallow in the same self-pity and uncertainty of 2020 or embrace the hope...
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...