Friendships Are Complex When your child comes to you with stressful situations involving their peers, it can often be challenging to figure out the best way to assist them. We all struggle with friendship issues at some point in our [...]
"Before you leave, you should decide whether your marriage will survive." Twenty years ago, at the worst time of my life, those words were whispered in my ear as I was wheeled from the delivery room to the intensive care [...]
Motherhood; The Gratifying Journey Motherhood is one of the most demanding and gratifying roles many of us will play. However, being a mom can be a lonely journey with little to no reward when seen against other areas of our [...]
Working moms are modern-day superheroes, while dads feel a shift in their superhero ability. We aren't complaining, but we do have tips for adjusting. Being a stay-at-home dad was never part of my husband's and my plan. However, life has [...]
Laughter Therapy is Therapy You know what they say...laughter is the best medicine. When was the last time you had a real "belly laugh?" You know, the kind of laugh that makes breathing hard and your belly hurt? Don't [...]
We've been in this pandemic for quite a while now. At first, it was crisis mode. Like, trying to find groceries and toilet paper. Figuring out how to do everything remote. Then there was managing fear and anxiety, constantly watching [...]
Self-Love Tips to the rescue! This is the NEW Mental Health Model, a self-love program designed for busy people. Time and busyness are true enemies of good mental health, aren't they? I mean, certainly, there are people who have a [...]
One of the best traits anyone can have, I think, is empathy. Empathy is a direct route to the heart of how someone is feeling. Unfortunately, if you aren't in touch with your own feelings, it's impossible to have true [...]
Somewhat distracted, surrounded by chaos, battling the pervasive news, anxious about the unknown? I hear you and I see you and I want to take a moment to share a few tools in my tool belt on grounding specifically in nature. As [...]
What does it mean to have "mental health awareness." In this month of Mental Health Awareness, the month isn't just asking that we're aware of mental illness. It also asks that we are aware of mental health. The National Alliance on [...]
