I’d like to write a piece bursting with never-before-heard life hacks for balancing your job, your spouse, your kids, and all of the million and one things that go along with them. I am a person who plans and...
Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Mental Health
Hello, I’m Jamie! I am a mother of two boys (and a fur baby), married to my best friend, and living my dream career as a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health...
This time of year is filled with feelings of new beginnings and fresh energy. The crisp air and changing leaves put a pep in everyone’s step, including our four-legged friends.
With all the holidays approaching, we begin to hunker down...
I restrained myself from tossing a shoe at the television and instead opened my laptop. The parenting discussion among TV hosts angered me, and they missed the opportunity to spread kindness and inclusion. Instead, the advice bordered on mean-girl...
Being a mom is an incredible journey filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of learning. One of the most fascinating aspects is watching your child's personality unfold. It's natural to wonder how their unique character will shape...
Many have endured a long and tedious quest for inner peace. Their yearning for self-regulation and homeostasis is persistent. The question then becomes, what does that look like? How do they know they have reached it?
Here within lies the...
You might be wondering when I’m going to talk about my kids. Well, likely never. For starters, some of my children have explicitly asked me not to put any stories or anecdotes in print or social media, no matter...
After writing my last article about the real truth surrounding postpartum fitness, I thought it would only be right to follow up with my top five favorite postpartum exercises. As I discussed in my last article, starting slow, listening...
As parents, we are our children’s first teachers. We’ve taught them how to be human - to eat, walk, and talk. But can we teach them how to read, write, and do basic math? I say yes, even if...
September 20th is also known as National Pepperoni Pizza Day. I bet you didn't know that. Well, neither did I, but it definitely sounds delicious.
Think of it as a jumping point for a fun, do-it-yourself family pizza night, a...
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