Life never fails to surprise me. It can be awe-inspiring and abundant one minute and challenging and chaotic the next. This summer, the universe bestowed all of its diverse, infinite wisdom upon me in the form of a backyard garden. I’ve always been drawn to the idea of nurturing another life form and receiving nature’s … read more

You stuff you child’s Paw Patrol backpack with half-done homework, throw together a turkey sandwich for lunch, and make sure there’s no funky odor coming from your kid’s favorite pair of jeans (that he’s worn for the third time in a row this week). During the day you check off items on your never-ending to-do … read more

Mom guilt. Oh the notorious dark cloud that looms over mothers. The struggle is real, even for me, a licensed counselor who continues to work on personal development daily. Before I became a mother, I didn’t fully comprehend the concept. Mom guilt is a whole different beast. It’s like regular guilt, except on steroids. As … read more