The messy middle of motherhood
He’s facedown on his mattress with his head buried under the pillow, holding the edges down tightly around his ears for good measure. His cries are muffled under all the … Read more
Motherhood & Parenting
The grandparent gap
An hour or so after arriving at my office this morning and with a full day of clients ahead of me, I got the dreaded phone call from the school … Read more
Moments of repair
I watched him maneuver toward her through the empty chairs and beach towels, stepping over the floaties that had been discarded by the littlest cousins. Second cousins? I could never … Read more
This is the currency of love
She comes into the bathroom where I rub cleanser on my face, her tiny feet scraping my tan heels against the floor as she crosses the tile. I can see … Read more
My Five Most Recommended Buys as a Parent Coach
Navigating big feelings in my children while staying grounded myself is easily one of the most challenging jobs I’ve had. I developed my passion for parent coaching when I realized … Read more
We are losing our minds to parenting – and it has a name
Like the completely rational person I am, I started writing what you are now reading while sitting on the hard plastic of a booth at a trampoline park. My kids, … Read more
It’s not about the “M”: Managing big feelings in kids
The other day I was playing a game of “Go Fish with Letters” with my five-year-old. Lately, playing games with him is a gamble, as he is still learning how … Read more
When mom falls apart
My chair is angled toward her at the large oval table, my feet dangling several inches from the floor. I use my nail to pick at the veneer, keeping my … Read more
Should you quit your job to stay home with baby?
There’s a point in the process of most pregnancies where parents-to-be start doing some math. Whether it’s a first child or adding to a larger brood, they’re faced with the … Read more
Why we feel more mom guilt than ever and how to transform it
Every parent has a least favorite task to do with their kids. I have more of a top ten, but there is no question that haircuts rank at the very … Read more
The power of a parent’s apology
I can count the number of truly transformative moments in my life on one hand – maybe two if I think hard enough. A few of them involve the births … Read more
Body image after baby: Three tools to strengthen your relationship with yourself
It’s hard to remember a time before I struggled with my feelings toward my body. Over the years, I’ve done a great deal of work around body acceptance. It had … Read more