Bryna
I See You There, at the End of Your Rope
I see you, there at the end of your rope. I see you, grasping it so tightly that your hands are numb. I see...
A PSA about PSL
I’m on to you, Starbucks. You too, Trader Joes. The calendar flips to September and you bring out the Fall foliage décor and your...
Toughen Up? Raising Your Child’s Emotional IQ
He was beaming from ear to ear, running towards me with outstretched arms. I kneeled down, arms open, ready for the pounce-hug that had...
Husband vs. Children: The Hierarchy of the Heart
I just assembled a third lunch for my son. He’s six (and a half, thankyouverymuch) and growing like a weed and history has taught...
What it Means for Love to Truly Win
June 26, 2015
Isn’t it somewhat strange to be actively participating in a day that you know you will remember forever? Had I known what...
Military Strong: #HowWeFamily
It was seven years ago this month when my husband and I moved to Misawa, Japan. Jeff accepted a job with the Department of...
The Personal Shopper Experience with Whole Foods Market
For the past two weeks, my husband has been out of town for work. Solo parenting... the struggle is real. Almost every single night...
Get Your Face(book) Out of My Marriage
Every year on the sixth of May, around lunchtime, I place a heated call to my husband and say “Well… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY….” And every...
Never be a Bystander: Raising Children in the Age of Cyber Bullying
The first time it happened we were at the playground. Noah was a new five-year-old and just starting to venture off away from me...
I Should Have Fought
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The ribbon is teal, and the goal is to raise public awareness about sexual violence. I decided to write...
Better Than a House Call: The Amwell App
I knew what was coming. Spring had sprung here in Jacksonville, and what started as a subtle tickle in the nose soon escalated to...
Conquering the Veggie Hater: Green Smoothie 101
You know the song and the dance; I’m certain, mamas. Kid won’t eat any sort of vegetable. Mama tries to hide veggies in meals....