On October 28th, 2023, like so many others (particularly Generation Xers), I paused with sadness upon hearing about the death of Matthew Perry, an internationally famous actor and great supporters of those in recovery from addiction. My husband showed me...
The holidays are fast approaching. For some this feels exciting while for others it invokes a deep feeling of stress and anxiety. For many, the holidays add countless additional tasks they are responsible for in a world in which...
This season is such a reflective time for me. It’s a time to pause to remember everything we have to be thankful for as we enter this season of celebrations.
Sometimes it's harder though.
It’s easy to be thankful when everyone...
Here we are again. Another school shooting. Another mass murder. Will it ever stop? I'm enraged and devastated. Yet I cannot dwell here. I must act. Will you join me in these action steps to combat gun violence today?
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Today's parents face a tsunami of pressure to give their child a smartphone and access to social media at younger and younger ages. Children feel the pressure too. It’s so challenging to know the right path for your family!...
You've probably heard the term "Mom Brain". In fact, the term even has its own entry in the Urban Dictionary. It’s discussed in parenting books, psychological and scientific literature as well as social media and television shows.
The Science Behind...
Every time I open my news feed there's another tragedy that has unfolded over the course of the day. Talking to kids about current events, in particular my kids, has been one of my biggest challenges as they continue...
I experienced postpartum depression and anxiety with my first baby. I blamed it on the circumstances surrounding my daughter’s birth and our struggles with breastfeeding. When I was preparing for my second baby, I tried everything I could to...
Like many mothers, I struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety with both of my children. Up until I had my second child, I didn’t fully realize how postpartum depression and anxiety are dependent on the body’s reaction to hormonal...
Years ago, when I would be gripped with feelings of anxiety and stress, someone suggested that I meditate. I stated emphatically that I was too busy with young kids and a career to sit quietly for a stretch of...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
