Grab a Puzzle Piece Instead of that Cookie
I'm a big fan of breaks during the workday. Breaks are proven to make you more productive and produce higher quality work. But, so often...
I'm a big fan of breaks during the workday. Breaks are proven to make you more productive and produce higher quality work. But, so often...
Yesterday, I went into my workday frazzled. I realized that with long weekends and vacations, I don't have a full work week for the next...
Today, we are going to focus on you. First off, you are beautiful and have a great butt. Give yourself a little wink next time you pass a...
I frankly don't know how to parent without the threat of 'no dessert.' So, in the quest to clean up our family's diet, I knew I needed...
One of the things I'm most proud of as a parent is the fact that my kids eat and enjoy vegetables. Rowan (my two-year-old) went through a...
This Spring, Joe and I realized our kids were surviving on cheddar Goldfish. They were easy. We were stressed. It happens to the best of...
I preach the benefits of breaks regularly, but I'm still always surprised at how effective they are in my own life. Today's story: I was...
Holy shit. I just got my period. For most of you, that’s NBD. However, I haven’t had one in almost four years. Mine never came back after...
I battle with emotional eating -- especially out of stress or boredom. One night after Chloe's health scare, I found myself gorging on...
This morning, my head was spinning with worries and tasks. Instead of letting this consume my day, I grabbed the back of an envelope from...
I remember the first time Chloe bled. At eight months, she cut her lip by falling on a puzzle piece. Her mouth gushed. I felt helpless. I...
As a working mom, obligations from family and work continually pull you in a million directions. Just last night, my kids made 25 demands...
We are hard-wired to feel gut-wrenching pain when our kid cries. It's nature's way to make sure our babies survive. However, this biology...
After I had Rowan, I lost 45 pounds, down 25 from pre-pregnancy, by adopting dozens of little rules in my life that led to good habits....
I’m on an emotional high today. I just finished Summit in Tulum where I met dozens of people who inspired me on every level. It’s the...
I'm incredibly proud of my meditation habit. I worked hard for six months for it to become a daily ritual. I'm up to 182 hours on...
I'm a horrible insomniac. I have no problem falling asleep but pop-up at 2 am with my mind racing a few times a week. I have tried...
Good eating is a huge part of self-care. When you eat well, you have more energy and confidence. Unfortunately, the holidays can be...
During my first pregnancy, my dad was diagnosed with cancer and died a few weeks after Chloe’s birth. The most heartbreaking photo of...
It’s so easy as a working mom to put everyone else’s needs above your own. To prevent meltdowns, I know my kids needs better than mine....