Health + Wellness

Today Marco, my nine-year-old, walked into the oral surgeon’s office for a procedure like a BOSS. He greeted the staff and waited patiently with me while taking selfies with the teeth that would soon be extracted. It turns out that...

While my “dear diary” days are long gone, each day of motherhood brings moments I could write multiple-page diary entries about. Back then, I’d write about my silly feelings and would quickly lock that sucker up so no one...

Happy New Year, and welcome to...February! The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your goals and create habits for the next 365 days. Decisions about your spiritual health, physical wellness, or even the company...

You’ve heard of a vent session or a rant, right? I’m sure you can locate a dozen or more rants on social media right now. Well, I use the phrase “get the ugly out” with my friends and trusted circle. That’s...

Do you feel overwhelmed with looming tasks and don't know where to start? Find yourself getting "mom brain" in the afternoon? Constantly reaching for that third cup of coffee? Wish you had increased clarity so you could be more efficient with your...

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful, and others are not? Of course, hard work and determination are factors, but what about something else? Something so very simple that it can easily be overlooked. What if I...

"Mom, I'm sorry that we were hit and that our car has some damage, but I learned a lot from you and dad talking to us about it afterward," my teenager told me. My vehicle was sideswiped a few blocks...

As I reflect on my son Matthew's upcoming 18th birthday, my mind floods with emotions and memories. Some of them are typical, just like the mother of any almost 18-year-old might experience, others not so typical. I remember his...

One day you’re leisurely sleeping off a hangover until noon, going back for a nap after a burger and coke, and what seems like the next, you’re praying the kids don’t bother you before 7 on a Saturday after...

Do the words “holidays” and “healthy” even belong in the same sentence? They seem impossible to go together, but they can happen with practical tips and planning. Last year I gained between five and seven pounds from October to December....