News & Updates
How to Stop Freaking Out : The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Gets Chaotic publishes on September 10, 2024 and I’m so freaking (haha!) excited to share it with all of you!
For more details about my first book for kids, head over to the book page or scroll down for a list of podcasts.
How #SanityWalks Help Me Parent Without Losing My Mind
Most days, I go for a walk. I live near a small lake, and the loop around it is about two miles long. I listen to audiobooks or podcasts, and I usually stop somewhere along the route and take a picture or two. My favorite images end up on my Instagram account with the...
Your Relationship: The Best Leverage You Have Over Your Kids
“If you do that again, I’m going to be pretty unhappy.” I made that bold and daring threat to my younger daughter this morning. Ok, it’s not officially a threat. It was more like a fairly accurate description of what was likely to happen if she continued to be...
My Podcast for the Mindful Mama Movement
Looking to be more mindful in your interactions with your children? You're not alone! Staying calm and present for our children can be challenging for all of us, even when we're not exhausted or triggered. Fortunately, with a little practice, we can get better at not...
Welcome to My New Podcast! (Sort of. Ahem.)
Those of you who have been following my mindfulness shenanigans for awhile know that I am a big fan of my friend and colleague Hunter Clarke-Fields and her work as a Mindful Mama Mentor. Hunter is the real deal; she knows what she's talking about, and she's honest and...
Mindfulness: Kindness and Curiosity (5 of 6)
Welcome to part 5 of my series on the definition of mindfulness: setting an intention to pay attention in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity, so we can then choose our next action or behavior. In past recent posts, we’ve chosen to pay attention to the...
Mindfulness: The Present Moment (Part 4 of 6)
Well, folks, it’s been over a year and a half since I’ve updated my blog. I could give you all the reasons, from building a new house to moving into it to writing and marketing my second book, but those are just details. The important point is that I’m back. And if...
When Gratitude is Elusive
Gratitude isn’t coming easily to me these days. Perhaps it’s the stress of the election results, or the passing of my beloved cat, who was by my side (and often on top of me) through my first 15 years of adulthood. It might be the vicious head and chest cold that I...
A Mindful S.N.A.C.K.
I'm so pleased to have my first infographic, courtesy of Mindful. You can read the entire piece about how I take mindful snacks throughout the day over at Mindful.org.
