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Taking A Leap of Faith

I will admit, there are times my anxiety has kept me from taking risks. As some of you may know, I walk this life with anxiety and depression. Not that I need to validate, but to clarify for those who…

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Letting Go of “Perfect”

I was shocked to learn I was a perfectionist. SHOCKED, I tell you.  Yes, I have high goals, work constantly to achieve them, get disappointed if I don’t achieve them, and rarely ask for help along the way. And maybe,…

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A Guide To Our Podcast

As I’ve said many times before, recording our podcast is one of my favorite things to do. Usually, Penn and I sit down on Fridays and either talk about what’s going on in our lives or get to interview very…

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The Joy & Struggles of Youth Sports

Imagine watching your favorite athlete compete, but instead of jumping up and cheering as loud as you can, you have to sit quietly and keep your composure. No pressure valve. No clapping. (Ok, maybe soft clapping.) This is how we…

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Why I Need Fall

As I type this, the temperature is currently 95 degrees in the town where I live. There’s a heat advisory so my son’s cross country practice is canceled. The one-minute walk from the Target to my car in the parking…

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The Power of No

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard is “No is a complete sentence.” Especially as women, we always feel obliged to include an addendum to the word “no” to justify using it. Why is that? When a…

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What Will This School Year Look Like?

If they gave out gold medals for worrying, I’d stand atop that podium with pride. No one can beat my ability to worry about things far beyond my control. My mind can spiral about just about anything, but add “sending…

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My 6 Favorite Back To School Traditions

My kids are into the ceremony of things. They like traditions.  We watch Christmas Vacation as we decorate the tree and A Christmas Story after we open presents on Christmas Day.  On the last day of school, we go to…

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When to Push Through, and When to Pause

A major theme of this years’ Olympics has been mental health and the pressure athletes face. We wanted to know – what’s the right balance between working hard and performing, but also listening to your gut and taking care of…

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What It’s Like To Be Our Kids

Imagine coming home from school and having an important conversation with your Mom… while she holds an inflatable turkey dressed up as a Grandma for a Thanksgiving video. (True story.) You try to keep a straight face, but ultimately you…

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