Guilty
Last Thursday my son had an event at school called “Muffins with Mom.” Mothers and students were invited to come and enjoy muffins...
Self-care, Dentists, and Sushi
"What are you doing to take care of yourself?" This is one of the questions I most frequently as clients. I believe this question is...
To Be Understood
My two-year-old daughter is in that amazing phase of language development where words are becoming sentences and entire worlds of...
"I'm Okay!"
My middle daughter is probably the toughest person I know. She seems virtually impervious to physical pain. Her mantra is “I’m ok!” ...
HURRY UP!
It amazes me how long it takes me to get out the door. Actually, I do fine getting out the door. It’s the three young children who...
Offering Support
Have you ever had a friend who was hurting or struggling, a friend that you wanted to help but didn’t know how? Maybe you even asked,...
The Lies Pain Tells
Not long ago I was talking to someone who is bearing a tremendously heavy weight. He feels isolated under the pressure of this burden....
That is Not Good News At All!
When my son was about three years old, he was begging to go to the park. His younger sister was napping and I told him that we couldn't...
Shame Stories
Once upon a time, I was in college, and I liked a boy. And for some reason I decided that this time I would do something different than...
Structure and Spontaneity
My husband is quite possibly the least physically flexible person in the state of Illinois. Ask him to touch his toes and he can maybe...
