

The Middle
My husband and I have decided to plant a garden this year. I have no clue about such things, so he is definitely taking the lead on this...


When You're Not the Energizer Bunny
At the end of December, three days before Christmas, I took one of the biggest tests of my life. I had literally spent hundreds of hours...


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...


Podcasts and Pies
Last week I was interviewed for a podcast. It was a new experience for me, and I felt anxious about it. People might actually listen. ...


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,...


More
Last weekend we ran some errands as a family, and celebrated successfully completing these errands by going out for frozen yogurt. My...