Tag: health
My Farewell to Alcohol
I remember the first drink that I had.
I held off a lot longer than the majority of my friends did. It was my sophomore...
Tear Ducts and Adenoids and General Anesthesia, Oh, My!
There may or may not come a time in your life of parenting when your child will require minor surgery and (gulp) have to...
Transitioning to Big Kid Food
My daughter is only six weeks away from her first birthday, and while she is still a baby, she is growing up so fast!...
The Importance of a Therapist
I used to think that having a therapist was for those who were going through significant issues in their lives, someone to talk them...
Dear Alcohol, It’s Not You, It’s Me
Dear alcohol,
It’s not you, it’s me.
We’ve known each other since high school and shared many fun memories. We stayed close in college, though, in...
Advocacy as a Solo Parent
As an LCSW, I have spent a lot of time advocating on behalf of my clients and their families. When I worked in foster...
What Exactly is Human Design?
Everyone plans the new year to be a time for new beginnings and positive change with an opportunity to start fresh. This past New...
Almond Moms Revisited
I, like many other millennials, grew up with an almond mom. A mom who was always on a diet, constantly commented about food or...
Motherhood and My Mental Health
I woke up the other day, and from the moment I opened my eyes, I knew. My pulse was racing, and my skin felt...
A Sweet & Healthy Summer Treat!
Flowing sundresses, dripping ice cream cones, sandy toes...yes, summer is in full swing!
Summer brings many pleasures, and chief among them, in my humble opinion,...