In a weekend that could have led to tears and frustration, I employed multiple mental health tools and came out of the weekend full of joy and gratitude.
Month: January 2022
My Winding Road Back onto Anxiety Medication
I believe that medication plays a role in mental health. It shouldn’t necessarily be the first stop on the journey, but there are times when it is a necessary and helpful one.
The (il)logic of food rules for kids
I have tried to impose rules on my kids’ eating that make no sense. Here are few examples and some practical suggestions to rethink the way police our children’s eating.
In Defense of Annual Passes for Local Attractions
There can be many benefits to purchasing the memberships to zoos and museums when we are using these outings to build connection with our children
Book Review: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
I love reading nonfiction books, but I am not magnetized to them the way I am to novels. However, I had a hard time putting this one down. There were so many nuggets to help me flourish in my relationship with my kids. Highly, highly recommend.
The Comeback Run: A Lesson in Rest and Recovery
I had unexpected surgery and planned to bounce right back into my running routine two weeks later. Unsurprisingly, things didn’t happen the way I had planned them.