December is (Now) the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
When I was 14, my father unexpectedly passed away. I was a freshman in high school, a cheerleader,…
Mama, Stop Being a Martyr; Accept Help!
Mama, it’s time to stop being a martyr. Seriously. Accept help. Ask for help when you need it….
Running After Eliza
It was a big day. I planned to run the farthest that I had run since injuring my…
Let Them Go to Sleepaway Camp to Let Them Grow
We only get 18 summers with our kids, so I often get asked why my children go (or…
I’m Done Apologizing for Being Myself
I hate to be all cliché about how wisdom comes with age – but it’s the truth. As…
(Re)Claiming my Unicorn Space
Not too long ago, I read a book called Fair Play by Eve Rodsky. In this book, the author details…
5 Ways to Reignite the Flame With a Traveling Husband
I should have known from the start that I married a traveler. Days after we got engaged he…
Our Grandparents Are Disappearing
The latest U.S. Census Bureau figures show that the median age for first-time mothers in the United States…
Living with the Inevitable Mom Guilt
I feel guilty. All the time. You may too. You probably experience and live with the inevitable mom…
Kids Have Love Languages Too!
Love languages are the way we express and receive love. There are many iterations of this concept, but…