Serenity is not usually a state associated with mothering. I know that all too well. But it doesn’t mean that we can’t experience it regularly. Surprisingly, all it takes is a few minutes and some practice.
Last year, I transitioned...
Ever since I can remember, I've struggled with anxiety. My worrying generally comes in waves, accompanied by a brain that just won’t stop whirring, annoying insomnia and an elevated heart rate. Add a pandemic and and contentious political climate...
In just four months time, our home will transition from a place marked by 22 years of the active, daily parenting of our children, to a place just for us. We are embarking on the “empty nest” phase -...
I gave my kids an extra squeeze and told them I loved them before I sent them to school today. "Mommy, why are your eyes watering?" My 5 year old daughter asked me. I didn't have it in me...
I celebrated my 30th birthday last year. Prior to the big day, I had some of the usual "HOLY S*** I'M TURNING 30!" freak-outs. Everyone talks about it, but I thought by 30 I would be done feeling growing pains. I...
“Oh, forget it! Let’s just go home!” she said pushing the stroller of her crying baby towards the exit. Her toddler screamed behind her wanting to stay and play.
I could see the frustration on her face. The dark...
Winter is such a beautiful time of year. Everything is covered in snow and the Seacoast is riddled with lots of fun, cold-weather activities.
But let’s be real here--there are parts of winter that totally suck!
It’s cold! Everything takes longer to do...
The final component of my four-part “Healthy Trifecta” series is exercise! How many of you rolled your eyes or groaned in response to that word out of habit? If so, high-five! That was so me not that long ago. My...
So you made it through another hectic day and the only thing you want to do is crash on the couch and watch Netflix. All is well until you try to sleep and you just can't seem to stop...
Schools are open (yikes!) and whether you are choosing a remote, hybrid, or any other model, we are all stressed. As we've shared before, managing anxiety during CoVID-19 is not the easiest, but I'm hear to help.
Here are some...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
