Blog
Neurodivergent Parenting: Not What I Imagined—And That’s Okay
In honor of D turning 13 The Parenting Vision I Started With I wasn’t one of those kids who always dreamed of motherhood. But when I met my husband, I knew I wanted to build a life with him—and kids became part of that vision. I imagined baseball games (Jon and I met...
Designing Your Space for Success: The Key to Sticking with Your Wellness Goals
Every year, millions of people set ambitious New Year’s resolutions—only to feel frustrated when they struggle to stick with them. But what if I told you the key to success isn’t just willpower or motivation, but your environment? 🏡✨ I recently shared this idea with...
Beyond Resolutions: Ditching Diet Culture for Real Wellness
The start of a new year brings a familiar flurry of resolutions and promises to ourselves. This year will be different. This year, we’ll finally get it right. But lurking behind those good intentions is a louder, more harmful voice: diet culture. Diet culture thrives...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 6
Six Weeks of Wellness: How Small Changes Helped Me Find Balance and Reduce StressHere we are at Week 6—the final post in what was supposed to be a six-part series on managing stress, finding balance, and improving wellness. I started this journey to share my weekly...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 5
Mindfulness, Missed Days, and Big Wins: A Perimenopausal Parenting RollercoasterThis past week, I’ve been reflecting on my mindfulness journey and just how important structure is—not just for my kids but for myself, too. Life can feel chaotic, especially during...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 4
Screens, Stress and the Search for BalanceLast week, I briefly mentioned my kids’ inability to get off screens, and I wanted to explore that a bit more today. Does anyone else feel like their kids haven’t stepped outside since COVID? ????♀️ The constant screen time...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 3
Navigating Hormones and Finding BalanceLast week, I felt pulled in so many directions that I almost forgot what it’s like to have control of my day. I was co-chairing an event at my kids’ school, which required me to be there every morning—right during my usual gym...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 2
Mood Swings and Being Called Out by My KidSo last week, my younger son, “Red,” who is still in a brick-and-mortar school, joined that “hang out at home during the day” party with a snazzy cold that resulted in a nasty ear infection. This means another week out of...
Hormonal Parenting: A Perimenopausal Mom’s Journey – Part 1
Life Is Hard, and Perimenopause Doesn’t HelpLife is hard. Perimenopause doesn’t show up at a convenient time. Most of us are stuck in this “sandwich era”—raising kids while, for some, also caring for aging parents (thankfully, I’m not there yet). It feels a bit...
Unpopular Opinion: Alcohol Just Isn’t Worth It (Especially During Perimenopause)
Here’s an unpopular opinion: Alcohol just isn’t worth the trouble.Yeah, I said it. And before you roll your eyes, hear me out. For some of us, moderation simply doesn’t work. You might be fooling yourself into thinking that drink here and there is harmless, but if...
4 Powerful Reasons You Need Community in Your 30s and Beyond
For many of us, midlife is a time of transition. Whether it’s raising kids while caring for ailing parents, kids leaving the nest, changes in our careers, or the physical and emotional shifts that come with this stage of life, it’s easy to feel isolated. This is where...
Understanding Menopause vs. Perimenopause: What Every Woman Should Know
As women navigate through different stages of life, hormonal changes can bring about various physical and emotional transitions. Two significant phases in a woman's life often surrounded by questions and uncertainties are menopause and perimenopause. Understanding the...
35+ and Thriving: Why This is Your Age of Empowerment
Don’t dread turning 35! This is a powerful time to invest in your health and set the stage for a vibrant future. Learn why prioritizing your well-being is the key to help with perimenopause and get tips to start thriving in your Age of Empowerment!
Embrace Wellness and Say Goodbye to Diet Culture
Food It’s the stuff that we love to hate and the stuff we hate to love. It can give us the energy to go about our day with a fierce focus or it can slowly drain us of every ounce of ambition. It can bring back fond memories of time with family or leave us in misery...
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Stick
Are you making New Year's resolutions this year? With the new year upon us, one takes time to look at the year that has just passed and then consider what they want in the year to come. Enter the New Year's resolution. While I don’t typically agree with the...
Holiday Stressed? Let’s Bring Back the Joy!
The Holiday Season Can Be a Magical Time I love the holiday season. The lights, the decorations, the togetherness. The holiday memories from my childhood drive me to create lasting memories for the ones that I love. However, for a time of year that supposedly brings...
Saying Goodbye to Alcohol and Hello to a New Adult Beverage
Goodbye Alcohol Today, I lament the loss of my own personal drinking culture, the former key to my social life. Alcohol, we’ve had some fun and wild times but you were leaving me with one too many rough mornings and sapping way too much of my motivation in life. While...
Stressed Out? Try this magical word.
In today’s hectic world, stress is inevitable. But remember, it’s okay to say “no” sometimes. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health.
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!