Tag: life lessons
Starting Over {Again}: When My Daughter’s Best Friend Moved Away
Exactly one year ago, I took my daughter to Kindergarten school bus orientation. We had moved to a new town in the late Spring...
It’s Time To Have “The Talk”
"The talk." You either had it with your parents, or you didn't. If you did, I'm sure you can still remember how embarrassing and...
Self-Esteem and Empowerment for Young Girls
In the wake of the Women’s World Cup win earlier this summer, my daughters posed lots of questions related to the power of girls...
We Made a House a Home: A Letter to the Next...
I’m not sure if you can see it, but this house is special. Maybe that’s because it is my own. It was the house...
Finding Peace with Being Done
Knowing Vs. Feeling
When I had my third baby, the feeling of being done was strong. I knew she would be my last. I knew...
Dance Recitals: The Neverending Story
The end of the school year can only mean one thing for “dance moms” like myself, recital time! While you can’t wait to see...
Work Hard, Be Kind, and Never Pay Full Retail: Things My...
I recently drove home from a night up at my parents’ house in New Hampshire. Since my son was asleep in the back seat...
A Letter To My Children On My Ugly Days
My beautiful babies,
I am sorry. I wish I could be more for you because you deserve all the love and patience. You deserve it...
This Is Hard
This is hard.
Being a parent brings up a variety of emotions that I could never have anticipated. As a trained mental health professional, with...
Why I Bring My Son to the Nail Salon
Last week I brought my whole family along to the nail salon. My son, daughter, and I all got our nails painted as my...