The Messiness of Grief
"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 [...]
Navigating Motherhood: 5 Books Every Mom Should Read
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, Stay-at-Home Dads: New Modern Roles
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 is Medicine: The Giggle Effect
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 [...]
Pandemic Reflection: Living Life while Patiently Waiting
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 is Easy
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 [...]
Building Empathy
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 [...]
What IS Mental Health Awareness Month, Anyway?
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 [...]
Self Love Tools: The NEW, Preventative Mental Healthcare Model
Self Love is essential! The good news is, you're most likely already giving yourself Self Love throughout the day. So, what are the Self Love Tools? It's a preventative mental healthcare model to help you feel content, grounded, peaceful, and [...]
Finding Center When Your Child Leaves For College
It seems like all of life is change, doesn’t it? And change can sometimes feel terrible, but it is also great because when things are happening that we don’t like that means things will eventually change! Little changes, like your [...]