Tag: wellness
Becoming, Again
There comes a moment in many women’s lives when they look around and realize the future they imagined is no longer the future they’re...
A Guide to Pediatric Care in Westchester County
Becoming a mom changes everything. From the moment our children enter the world, they become the center of it. We spend countless hours researching,...
8 Ways Journaling Helps Children (and Parents)
We all need to express our thoughts and feelings, work out problems, and note special moments in life. And journaling is the way to...
Real Self-Care vs. What Moms Are Sold
May is the month where everyone suddenly remembers moms exist—and starts selling us “self-care” like it’s something you can buy in a package.
Take time...
The Real Reason I Keep Exercising
If you’ve ever thought, “What’s the point of working out if the benefits take years to show up?” you’re not alone.
I hear this all...
How I Reset After Travel (As a Mom Who Doesn’t Get...
I used to think I needed a full day—maybe two—to “reset” after travel. A quiet house. A long workout. Groceries restocked. Laundry done. Maybe...
Two Hard Truths When It Comes to Losing Weight
You can turn the tide.
Equipping yourself with the right tools is 95% of getting the job done right. When you have the right tools...
HELLP Syndrome
Until the evening of September 18, 2006, I had never heard of HELLP Syndrome. But what I do know is the worry I saw...
Becoming a Sober Mom
I don’t drink anymore.
On an ordinary Saturday in November of 2017, I got blacked out drunk. Still in bed the next morning, with my...
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 —...










