My Type of Parenting Method—CTFD
I often get asked what the ideal parenting method is. My new favorite is CTFD, which stands for “Calm the F*ck Down.” (Hint, it’s...
I often get asked what the ideal parenting method is. My new favorite is CTFD, which stands for “Calm the F*ck Down.” (Hint, it’s...
So often we notice the headwinds in our life—what is making things harder for us. Raising money is harder as a woman. Mommy bias is the...
On the Tim Ferriss podcast, Penn (from Penn and Teller) talked about the benefits of his extensive journaling practice (from the past...
It’s easy to forget that everything is new for kids. The other night, I wanted to take the kids driving to see Christmas lights. Joe and...
Recently a friend told me about a tradition she does each new year—writing a letter to herself a year from now. I just did it: First, I...
Chloe has a cute shirt that reads “Brave.” I asked her the other day what “brave” meant to her. “Not being scared, mommy.” “No, Chloe....
So often when getting feedback, we look for our ‘blind spots’—what am I bad at that I don’t realize? But just as important (if not more)...
Recently a tiny action has made a massive difference in my self-talk. When I feel worn down or hard on myself, I place my hand on the...
I am a doer, so when I get a break, I can find it hard to actually chill out. My mind races a mile a minute: add to the to-do list,...
You guys know me—I’m pretty positive. However, positivity isn’t always best, especially when someone is in pain. A “You’ve got this!”...
When was the last time you let yourself dream about your future? You know, the dreaming you did in Math class in High School, or as a...
I recently went to one of Jessica Coleman's Magic of Human Connection workshops. It was, well, magical. For an hour, we just celebrated...
I recently stumbled across a quote from Thomas Edison—"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." As a mom of a...
Recently, I had a conversation with one of our coaches that choked me up. I had just shared all of our content with her, and she was...
I've recently started a new habit that could certify me as crazy. Instead of listening to the radio or a podcast on my commute to work,...
Here's a new game to play on your commute to work—patriarchy chicken. Just refuse to get out of the way for men as you walk along....
I'm obsessed with Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes. If you don't have this book, get it immediately. She's such a badass working mom. Here is...
"Of the seven deadly sins, only envy is no fun at all." —Joseph Epstein So today, stop comparing yourself to the mom who seems to have it...
This week, I discovered my new favorite word: Pronoia. The opposite of paranoia, pronoia is when you feel the world around you conspires...
I love Halcyon Program Coordinator, Mike Malloy's daily habit. Every time he looks in the mirror, he tells himself something positive....