Health + Wellness

One of the most poignant things that my therapist has ever said to me was: "And that’s why it’s called setting healthy boundaries.”  At the time, I was grieving. But no one had died. Instead, I was coming to terms with...

I always thought being a mom meant putting myself last on the priority list. I thought I needed to do all of the things, go to bed late, get up early, and be super tired all the time.  I...

I don’t feel deserving of my child’s scribbled sentiment that reads “Best Mom in the World.” Because even though I am their mother, I know that I have struggled with being a good one. It's a struggle that I...

A few weeks ago, I was getting my son ready for the day. As I rushed past him to butter his waffle I said, "Your milk is on the table." His response stopped me dead in my tracks.  "Milk is...

Summer weather is right around the corner in Michigan. Many of us are already thinking about how to keep ourselves and our little ones protected from the sun. With seemingly endless products on the market for sun protection, I've...

Whether you’re sending kids back to school, preparing yourself or a partner for a return to in-person work, or simply caught up in the whirlwind of motherhood, it’s surprisingly easy to forget the piece that holds everything together, YOU....

Many of us know the struggles that come with being a working mom. Some days are harder than others and it can leave you feeling like things are way off balance. Finding the best work-life balance and managing your...

I dreaded writing this post for one main reason: the topic is about my mom. I knew when I signed up to talk about how I get through another Mother's Day without my mom, it would bring up so...

Struggling with mental illness was one of the hardest, most heartbreaking things I have ever been through. It was lonely, emotional, and scary. There was a disconnect in relationships with family and friends. Some of the things that were...

This Saturday, May 4, folks around the world will celebrate National Fitness Day. This day is a way to get inspired to find new ways of becoming fit and healthy. If you've been looking for new ways to increase...