We are on floor one of a children's hospital in a wing called the behavioral assessment emergency department. It has now been more than...
Going gray is what many women try to avoid, but this month, I need you to incorporate a little more of this neutral into...
With the new year, many people are purging and cleansing the mess in their life. Look as closely at your contact list as you...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults, and the factors that cause heart disease can start during childhood. To prevent heart...
I wonder what would happen if every citizen had to participate in active shooter training at my school each year.
Suppose they had to listen...
When my oldest daughter was little, she was afraid of everything! She was afraid of the dark. She was afraid to let me wash...
Trigger Warning: suicidal thoughts
The thoughts started after my oldest was born and I was horrified. Out of nowhere, like a flashbulb popping in my...
Please note this blog contains resources and the topic of domestic abuse. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 or the...
Breastfeeding may seem like a solitary activity, but it benefits so much from support by a partner and others. Everything about raising a baby,...
Chin: noun
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.
Dear Chin,
We’ve had some pretty good...
Winter in the midwest is brutal - I mean, we do live in Indiana! With the impending extreme cold weather we are expecting, now...
You're chugging along, through your family's weekly hustle and bustle. Bus stops, work meetings, pickup lines, soccer games, homework... life is crazy. Mid-commute from...
One year ago, I decided to quit drinking alcohol.
Before I dive in, I want to clarify that I’m neither an expert on sobriety nor...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a behavior disorder found in children that affects the way they interact with parents, teachers, siblings, and peers. Beginning at...
























