“Mom, That’s Not Helpful”
A Story of Real-Life Parenting, Repair, and Growing Together Jennifer’s Perspective It wasn’t the first time I had been at odds with my teenage son—and it wouldn’t be the last.…
Just Planted: 5 Aspects of Growth
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” There are times in life when it feels as though we’re swimming…
Eat for Inner Ease: How Methylation-Friendly Foods Can Soothe Your Mind
These days, it can feel like the world is spinning at double speed, leaving us frazzled, uncertain, and—more often than we’d like—disconnected from that elusive sense of inner peace. Surprisingly,…
Tips for Managing Your Anxiety this Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner. Decorations, lights, and events are popping up everywhere, bringing a sense of wonder and joy. However, during this time of year, managing…
Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders: Navigating the Challenges of this Hidden Pain
As the year rolls around, so does the time for your annual gynecologist visit—a visit many women approach with apprehension. For you, each internal exam brings not only physical pain…
Parenting: The Journey of Ups, Downs, Twists, and Turns
Where does one begin to talk about the ups, downs, twists, and turns that come with parenting? Perhaps it starts from the day you find out you’re going to become…
Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
The holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for those experiencing grief and loss. Whether it's the pain of missing a loved one,…
Mental Health for Moms: Using Social Media Well
It is becoming almost cliche to acknowledge the fact that social media can negatively affect our mental health. We all seem to feel the negativity on some level and yet…
Mental Health Portrayals in Hollywood: Examining the Depiction of Mental Illness in Film and TV
Hollywood is renowned for its movies and TV shows. It has been the epitome of the entertainment industry for decades, offering the power to entertain, educate, reveal important truths, share…
Are You Ready for an Empty Nest?
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors of our lives. As a mom myself, I understand the feelings of excitement watching them grow and develop into…