Tag: anxiety
Moms Deserve Holiday Magic Too
Sometime during my two-hour drive in the dark, dropping off Halloween “boo bags” for every kid in my son’s class, it occurred to me...
4 Tips to Survive the Holiday Chaos
Why do we go into the holiday season with a survival mode? The holidays are bound to crush us, and we must approach the...
Holiday Frenzy
As the last leaves fall from the trees and the days turn colder, we are reminded that winter is just around the corner. It’s...
My Kid is Struggling with School – What’s a Mom to...
By November, many of us feel settled into the school year – but many may not. Some students struggle with school, whether focusing in...
Imposter Syndrome
"I feel like I have imposter syndrome with this new job," my good friend said over brunch while explaining the details of her new...
Motherhood Mantra: I Can Only Do One Thing at a Time
“I can only do one thing at a time” is a phrase I find myself repeating on a daily basis. Multiple times, even. As...
It’s Not You, It’s My Social Anxiety
Over the past year or so, I've grappled with anxiety, especially social anxiety. It started when I was teaching my older daughter to drive....
M is for Mama, M is for Mental Health
We were given a leaflet about "shaken baby syndrome" at the hospital when my baby was born. It is where a caregiver shakes a...
Motherhood: The Second Time Around
I remember when my oldest daughter was born. Like many (all?) expectant mothers, I was a bit of a Nervous Nelly.
I slept on top...
Mindfulness for Mothers
Mindfulness can benefit mothers, who often experience high-stress levels and burnout. Here are some ways in which mindfulness can help moms.
1. Reduced Stress
Mindfulness can...










