Tag: mental health
Self Care: What Is A Float Spa?
I should try out a float spa. I remember where this idea came from. I was doom scrolling on Facebook like one does, and I...
A Forever First Time Parent
I came to a rather obvious conclusion this week. Never, will I ever, NOT be a first-time parent. I don’t know why it took...
Finding My Focus with Music: Playlists for Concentration
Over the past couple of years, I've had more conversations with friends and acquaintances on the topic of concentration than I can even begin...
Exercise Snacking, My New Favorite Snack
I don't have time for a long gym session. I don't really want to go for a long gym session. Does that mean I...
Bans Off Our Bodies
The older I get, the more I become aware of this war on women. It's quiet, demure– the way I've always been told I...
Hanging on to Hope: A Pre-teen’s Journey Through Suicide Ideation
Tears stained her chubby, rose-colored cheeks and she gasped for air, as she struggled to catch her breath. I grabbed my eleven-year-old daughter and...
Book Review: How to Keep House While Drowning
What if I told you there is a book out there–less than 200 pages long–that will change the way you think about cleaning and...
I Wonder What Would Happen
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...
The Anxiety of Back To School
It is official. I have a kindergartner and a first grader, which is really exciting. Summer is finally over and we can get back...
The Importance of Hobbies
As parents, we ensure our children have a variety of hobbies, not only for entertainment and socializing but also to increase their confidence and...
My Four-Year-Old’s Mental Health Day
I hear footsteps on the stairs. It's earlier than expected for my son to be awake. I wait for an excited face to round...
Blood: Can We Talk About Bleeding During Pregnancy
Bleeding during pregnancy. If you are anything like me, seeing blood come from your vagina while pregnant is enough to send you into a...
End of Summer Book Recommendations
For most of us, our kids have headed back to the classroom for another school year. As our schedules get increasingly hectic, I like...
Let’s Offer a Balanced Perspective for Parents-to-be
If you have ever been pregnant, chances are you've received some overly zealous warning about parenting ("Just you wait!") or some "jokey" advice about...