Tag: mental health
Making Peace With My Anxiety Disorder
For my entire life I've dealt with an extra dose of worry, fear, and social anxiety. It would flare up from time to time...
Postpartum: When It’s Too Much
One of the most searched terms on Google relating to the postpartum period is "Postpartum Depression." Taking the time to understand this condition can...
Target is My Happy Place and I’m Not Ashamed
Do you have an old t-shirt that just makes you feel perfectly cozy and wonderful when you put it on?
My t-shirt's name is Target.
Let's...
Surviving Holiday Stress {as seen on The Now KC}
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And the most stressful. And exhausting. And expensive. No matter how early we begin to plan...
I’m Sorry You Feel That Way
Matt sat quietly on the couch in my counseling office with his arm folded softly across his middle. "You threw me under the bus," he said...
This is Me :: I am Beautiful
This is me on my wedding day, June 12th, 2010.
I had worked hard for months to be in the best shape of my life;...
A NEWBORN. The First Six Weeks … and How to Survive
My husband and I have three kids. We love our growing family, but we dread the first six weeks with a newborn every time....
All I Need to Know
Moms wear many hats, some more stylish than others. As the mom of two boys, Max and Finn, our schedules may be predictable, but...
Therapeutic Riding
It's Horse Day! Known as Thursday by the general population, Horse Day is probably my girls' favorite day of the week. The girls started...
Stress-Busters
We all have stress; that's no surprise to anyone. But I think it's fair to say we've been surprised by how some people respond...
I’m Holding Pregnancy Responsible
Note: This post is the second in our three-part “Labor of Love” series. Join us in a couple of weeks as we close out...
The Power of a Mom Friend
The other day I received a text from a fellow mom who had moved from the Midwest to a new city. She asked me,...
