I am not OK.
It has taken me several weeks to even put my thoughts into writing. I definitely have anxiety and do not do well with even minor changes, much less something this unexpected.
I am a very scheduled person....
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and is meant to raise awareness of mental health issues and decrease the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.
Growing up – back in the 1900s (which, incidentally is now my most favorite way of aging...
I don't know about you, but I have been perplexed by the mountain of praise heaved onto me about my three-year-old's behavior in daycare.
"Streater is so sweet; she's such a good helper; I love how she shares with...
At some point or another, it's likely that most of us will eventually get tested for COVID-19. This is our "new normal," so you might as well know what to expect so you don't have to worry unnecessarily.
I recently...
I am a HUGE supporter of going to therapy. Like, I always suggest to someone to go to therapy if it seems like they need a listening ear. I have been attending therapy sessions for over 10 years (since...
In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves needing help to prioritize our wellness along with competing demands on our time and energy. In addition, many women struggle with wearing many hats, often leading to fatigue and neglect...
120 days ago my 7th grade daughter told me that she’s had fairy regular thoughts about killing herself.
One month ago, she took her first Prozac.
The days in between were hell. And so scary. And so, so sad.
She’s always been...
Many of you are probably familiar with Autism Awareness Month/Day, which occurs each April as a way to educate the public about Autism. While most people are aware Autism exists, the depiction of it as a problem that needs...
It's 12:34 p.m. on a Monday afternoon. My husband and I are sitting in our family room watching the news.
Okay, let me be a little more honest. My husband was watching the news. I wasn't paying a lick of...
One, two, three, breathe. One, two, three, breathe.
I repeated the mantra to myself three times before I responded to my son. His anxiety was acting up, and he was inundating me with questions about the current situation worrying him....
When my daughter started getting a small rash on her upper legs, I didn't think much of it. She has sensitive skin like me and has a history of eczema. I put some extra lotion on it and moved...
As I dive back into continuing my healing journey, I’ve learned so much about myself. I hadn’t undergone therapy since escaping the foster care system. I realized that the child who went through therapy then, was not the same...
October is ADHD Awareness month. For our family, that doesn't mean awareness that ADHD exists, or that our family is finding ways to thrive with ADHD. ADHD Awareness is more about recognizing what it is - it's a difference...
Bucket lists have become one of my favorite things to create these days! As we, along with our kids, settle into our back-to-school routines and the fall season approaches, I thought it would be a great idea to create...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
