Tag: wellness
A Post for Those in Pain
I haven’t published a post in a few months. There are many posts that I have started and abandoned. Topics ranging from Wordle as...
Get Your Family Outside: The 1000 Hours Outside Movement
Being outside literally grounds me. The fresh air, the warm sun or brisk wind, and the trees in all seasons lift my mood instantly....
Why I Stopped Focusing on Happiness and Learned to Be Content
How often have we, as mothers, said, “I just want my family to be happy.”
“I don’t care if they are ; I just want...
What Getting Healthy Really Means
Many of us make resolutions as the clock strikes midnight and the New Year begins. And, if you are like so many others, one...
The Gift of Mental Wellness
A few years ago, I had a friend who was planning to open a bookstore in her hometown. She wanted to create a space...
Do You Suspect You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
Parenting is stressful and demanding. We are all pulled in so many different directions, and the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t made life any easier. Sometimes...
Self-Care Ideas: Take Time For Yourself
The fall season is well underway, and the school routine and after-school activities are in full swing. Schedules are hectic and, at times, overwhelming.
As...
Starting to Run, One Baby Step at a Time
I am not a runner, but I started running the other day.
More accurately, I did some running within 22 minutes. I ran for a...
Body Image: Teaching My Daughter to Love Herself
From the moment I first heard that heartbeat, I (secretly) wished for a girl. So when the ultrasound technician confirmed the gender at our...
Taking Care of Mama
Maybe it was the morning I forgot to open the garage door before backing out, or possibly the afternoon my OB/GYN prescribed me a...