Guest Blogger
Navigating the Guilt of Doing Less: Choosing Family and Mental Health Over Hustle
Have you ever felt like you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of hustle — constantly juggling work, family life, and a never-ending to-do list? As moms, we often feel this pressure to “do it...
5 Simple Tips for Packing School Lunches
A return to routine, maybe a chance to enjoy your coffee while it’s actually hot, the hope that cooler weather is on the horizon... back to school is pretty darn great until you remember...
Pregnancy and Heart Health
Pregnancy and impending parenthood can make your heart skip a beat or two. It can make your heart sing or tear at your heartstrings. But how does pregnancy affect your heart health? And how...
Help Save Our Public Schools (and Our Teachers)
Our traditional public schools are facing a growing crisis in this rapidly evolving landscape of schools and "school choice." Public schools are competing with private schools (Florida now offers private school vouchers, regardless of...
What Your Preschool Teacher Really Wants You to Know
"Poopy butt."
Okay, now that’s out of our systems, boys and girls — welcome to the Preschool Teacher Comedy Club! Take a page out of our day and laugh along with us... not at us.
That’s...
Help Your Kids Make Space in Their Brains for Positive Thinking
As a child and adolescent therapist of gifted children and high performers, I know that the brains of our kids are capable of complex things. However, even gifted, creative, and high-performing kids can only...
From Yes Mom to Best Mom: The Transformative Power of No
Saying “no” might seem like a small act, but in the world of motherhood, it can be incredibly transformative. As moms, we often feel compelled to say “yes” to every request, demand, or expectation...
5 Must-Have Tips to Keep Kids From Staring at Screens All Summer
Is your kid addicted to their tablet? Can’t put their phone down? Well, you’re in luck! We have what you need to help your kids go on a tech cleanse.
Summer is a time for...
Screen-Free Summer Activity: Surprise Stories
As summer stretches out before us, promising children endless days of fun and adventure, caregivers may be feeling the growing pressure of finding screen-free activities to keep their littles engaged and entertained throughout this...
Expectant Mamas: Here’s All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Hiring a Night Nurse
There is nothing more exciting than expecting a sweet new baby. There is also nothing more exhausting than waking up with that sweet baby and feeding them every one to three hours in those...
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Is the Gift of Health
For me, Mother’s Day typically meant spending the day with my three children (Ella, 13, Jack, 10, and Luke, 6) — with the kids bringing up breakfast in bed, flowers, and lots of snuggles....