I was always going to be a mom. After 5 years of marriage, we decided it was finally time to get off birth control. I was shocked to find out that I got pregnant on the first try! I...
As I sit here, sipping my lukewarm coffee (that I’ve reheated at least three times), I can’t help but reflect on our journey into the wild world of motherhood. As summer fades and the school year kicks off, I’ve...
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 can you protect yourself, and...
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 bring awareness to so many...
The sad stories are a constant every year, but it still hits hard when we hear it: a student suddenly collapses on the football or baseball field, seemingly out of nowhere. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately...
“Where words fail, music speaks.” –Hans Christian Anderson
I’ve spent the last six months re-learning myself as I step into this new phase of my life, and a major part of that process has involved music. I listen to just...
School's out and summer is in full swing — and feeding our kids all the lunches and endless snacks can be downright exhausting. And EXPENSIVE!
Enter Summer BreakSpot, a federally funded program in Florida established to fill the summer hunger...
Let’s start this post by acknowledging I am not always right. As a human, I am always learning new things: new ways of life, new perspectives, different opinions. I respect all of it. However, one of the things I...
International Yoga Day falls on June 21 every year, making for a perfect time to remind yourself to breathe, stretch, and find some tranquility in your day. It is recognized on a global scale and is a day dedicated...
School's out and summer is officially in full swing, which means all the poolside hangouts, beach days, and time spent having fun in the sun! But if you have littles, it's crucial to take the proper precautions to ensure...
“It’s a silly machine with some numbers on it. It can’t hurt me. It can hurt my feelings, but not me,” I whisper to myself.
Almost as if she could sense my fear and anxiety, the nurse puts a soft...
You might not know this, but I used to wish on a star for you. Following the death of my mom, I longed for the presence of a strong, loving female figure in my life. I was 16 and...