Tag: life lessons
The Quiet Strength
I never imagined I would be here—raising my young daughter while beginning to care for my aging mom.
There is beauty and grace in this...
Doin’ Great: Meet Catharine
It was one of those miserable “wintry mix” mornings—slush-coated sidewalks, sleet blowing sideways. The kind that makes you think you’ll Never. Get. This. Stroller....
Thrive, Survive, Maintain
In what feels like a past life, I was a labor and postpartum doula. I helped couples navigate the early days of parenthood.
My parenting...
Are We Living or Are We Waiting?
There was a moment when life stopped.
Not slowly. Not gently. Not with a warning.
One phone call, one conversation, one impossible piece of news —...
Tug-of-War: The Game of Life
The game of tug-of-war was always my favorite in gym class when I was in elementary school. I loved the rush pulsing through my...
When Youth Sports Stop Being Fun
Saturday mornings used to mean orange slices, folding chairs, and kids laughing as they chased a ball across the field. Youth sports were meant...
To the Mom Who Has “That” Child
Lately, my daughter has been speaking a lot about one kid in her class. It’s nothing bad, just news and how she worries about...
I Get it Now
It was my first night home with my new baby boy. I'd been in the hospital for a week, and I was exhausted. You...
Happily Unhappy Being Me
Thursdays are my marathon days. If you’re navigating the busy-mom juggling act, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about.
I’m constantly on the go....
The Night That Reminded Me What Motherhood Is Really About
I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this, but lately, motherhood in my 40s seems to come with a new awareness of...










