Tag: motherhood

I was 25 years old when I had my first child. Even though that was over thirty years ago, I can still clearly recall...

The journey through pregnancy, infancy, and postpartum is a whirlwind—equal parts exciting, joyful, exhausting, and unforgettable. From the very first positive test, you pour...

Dear Mom Who Feels She’s Never Enough, Please know you’re not alone. You probably didn’t even see it coming because it’s in the small details....

I grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, without any knowledge of Westchester County. I think at one point I thought it was upstate (I...

As a mom, therapist, and chronic overthinker, I spend a lot of time reflecting on motherhood. And as I reflect, I continue to come...

I grew up on the tiny island of Guernsey in the English Channel. Wherever you are on Guernsey, you are never more than a...

Moms always mean well (duh!), but sometimes, even with the best intentions in the world, we end up enabling some bad habits. Sound familiar? As...

There are so many things I could (and do) worry about, but in one recent instance, I made a concerted decision not to worry....

The morning after my 32nd birthday, I woke up and felt “off.” My husband and I had spent the night at the casino. As...

My Dear Daughter, Almost 11 years ago, you made me a mother and changed my life forever. When you were a toddler, we would repeat this...