Overcoming Mom Guilt

Overcoming Mom Guilt

Motherhood carries with it about every different emotion you can think of. There’s joy in cuddling your little one before bed time and watching them drift off into peaceful sleep. You’re overwhelmed with happiness when you watch them try something new and succeed –...
Raising Kids as a Divorced Parent

Raising Kids as a Divorced Parent

Any parent can tell you that parenting is far from easy. You second guess yourself in so many ways and have a whole slew of constant concerns in regard to your kids. If you’re divorced (whether recently or for a while), you know that parenting while divorced comes...
The Media & Your Mental Health

The Media & Your Mental Health

When I was a little kid, I used to run around the neighborhood with my friends and pretend I was a local news reporter. I thought I was cool and official with my pretend microphone.  “This just in, live from our cul-de-sac, Tommy has fallen off his bike and skinned...
The Stress Scale: How Do You Rate?

The Stress Scale: How Do You Rate?

Stress is a word I hear a lot – from friends, family, clients, and sometimes even out of my own mouth.  How often do you find yourself saying you’re ‘stressed out’ or using the word ‘stressful’ to describe your situation? We use it for everything from trying to...