EQ and Parenting: Nurturing the Heart and Mind
In the tender fabric of family, we find the golden thread of emotional intelligence (EQ) weaving deeper connections and richer understanding in recent years. This delicate yet mighty force, steeped in the warm embrace of empathy, stands as a beacon in the sacred garden of nurturing souls. Whispers of the Heart To truly understand the […]
Postpartum Psychosis: It’s Time to Talk About It
Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a rare but serious mental illness that can occur after childbirth. It is characterized by a sudden onset of severe mood swings, delusions, and hallucinations. Symptoms typically begin within the first two weeks after childbirth, but can occur up to a year later. The exact cause of PP is unknown, but […]
Unspoken Thoughts of a Mother
I woke up at 3am that morning, long before the sun peeked through the clouds. I lay in bed for a few hours, thinking about my kids. I thought about their needs, how I could better support them, and the things I’d like to do for them. My 14-year-old son woke up and started getting […]
The Hidden Dangers of Stress: Understanding the Impact on Your Mind and Body
Stress is a part of life, and there’s not much we can do to avoid some level of it, but too much stress can have devastating consequences on your physical and mental health. When you experience stress, your body goes through a series of changes, from increased heart rate to decreased immune system function. Some […]
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Support and Empowerment for Your Loved One in Tough Times
As partners, we all want to be there for each other in good times and bad. When our loved one is going through a tough time, it’s natural to want to provide support and encouragement to help them overcome their challenges. However, it’s also important to know when to draw the line and allow your […]
Chronic Pain & Families: 5 Tips To Cope With The Impact of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a condition that’s so much more common than most of us imagine. It affects millions of people worldwide. It’s defined as ongoing pain that lasts for more than three months and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Chronic pain often has a profound effect on a person’s relationships, including those […]
Healing Family Dynamics: A Journey to Positive Change
Family dynamics can be challenging to identify at first, and then to change. So often, we get caught up in the way we’ve always seen things done. We end up repeating the patterns and often can’t see when they’re unhealthy. Yet, as we heal, we begin to identify negative patterns. When we choose to heal […]
10 Tips To Keep Your Sanity While Traveling With Your Toddler
If you’re anything like me, you know traveling with toddlers can be fun and exciting, AND it can also be a test of where your last nerve is. Trying to juggle everything from packing and planning to keeping your little one entertained and comfortable, there are so many things to consider when traveling with a […]
Why Adults Need Villages Too
We all know the saying it takes a village to raise children, and while that used to be exactly how it was, times have changed quite tremendously. Parents are on hyper-alert because there are predators preying on their children and feel resistant to the interference of the community. On the other hand, the community isn’t […]
The Cry of A Mother
“Mommy, play with me”… That’s what my little one says every day. It doesn’t matter if I just spent the last hour playing with him. For him, it’s not enough. I feel terrible telling him I can’t play with him because I need to work. The look of disappointment registers clearly on his face and […]
How To Navigate Dealing With A Difficult Coparent: 7 Tips to Help Keep You Sane
Difficult co-parenting relationships refer to two parents who have very different parenting styles or just can’t seem to get on the same page when it comes to the children. The parents often don’t agree on discipline, parenting philosophies, or how to handle their children’s behavior. Some parents never agree on how to handle the kids, […]
What Your Healing Journey Teaches Your Kids
As a parent with multiple kids, I’m constantly reminded that my kids watch me grow and evolve. Each child gets a slightly different version of mommy. My prayer is that none of them feel the other got more of me than they did. As I sat and talked with my oldest today, I could see […]
Relationship advice from Dad
This episode I’ll discuss some of the best relationship advice my Dad has given me through the years and how it’s been super helpful in helping me handle my relationships.