I was in a return line at a department store, 7 months pregnant, and feeling deeply alone. My husband and I had spatted back...
Before becoming a mom, I spent almost seven days a week at my local gym. I took classes, used cardio equipment, and bravely entered...
Last year, I read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Kathryn May. A friend recommended it. It wasn’t on my original...
I know what my son had for lunch today.
I kept track of what time he napped, whether he pooped or not, and his daily...
Feb. 3, 2017 is Wear Red for Women Day! Did you know that because of this awareness-raising initiative, nearly 300 fewer women die of...
Now more than ever, parents are taking a mama and papa bear approach to parenting. The protection of our children has become more strict...
Winter holidays are over, the children have returned to school, and it's back to business as usual for moms everywhere. You're a few weeks...
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective
There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can...
Ten minutes before walking out the door for our first date, my now-husband sent me the following text: “I just wanted to let you...
I am ONE in FOUR
I am a 1 in 4 woman who has experienced pregnancy loss. Oddly, it is something I feel more comfortable...
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...
On March 17, 2021, I joined what is called in the weight loss surgery world, the “losers bench,” by having Vertical Sleeve Gastronomy weight...
Most people don’t know that I have hearing loss. Most people don’t know that I rely on lip-reading during conversations. Most people don’t know...
I love to cook. From the spotting the perfect recipe on my Pinterest feed to wandering the aisles of the grocery store to the...

























