Juggling the responsibilities of parenthood and a career can feel extremely overwhelming at times, but practical strategies can help you find balance between the two roles. It starts with realistic expectations both at home and at work. We are not perfect because we are human;...
Parenting is one of the most meaningful—and at times—most challenging roles we will ever take on. For parents of children who are strong-willed, emotionally intense, or behaviorally reactive, daily life can feel like a roller coaster of frustration, guilt, and exhaustion. But there’s hope. With...
Do you ever find yourself functioning as the family therapist? Feeling like you take care of everyone and no one takes care of you? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you chronically angry at yourself or feeling resentful towards others? Have difficulty making decisions or...
Relationships are complicated enough in today’s world but throw in the wrench of emotional abandonment wounds from a parent and we’ve hit the ultimate learning curve. Identifying unhealthy dynamics such as negative communication and emotional regulation skills can be frustrating but such a rewarding endeavor....
You are sitting on a bench at your local playground. It’s sunny (despite Michigan’s temperamental weather). Your gaze begins to wander and settles on children climbing. They are climbing everywhere. It’s amazing, actually, how many things children can climb on. You further notice how they...
Having a child is a huge transition and brings changes for the entire family. This time of transition is often difficult for all members of the family, but is further complicated when PMADs enter the picture. PMADs stands for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and...
There are very few roles in the world with the expectation to be and do it all, quite like the role of a mother. There are also many contradicting messages about what exactly all of the IT we are meant to be doing is. So...
I was talking with my daughter recently and she shared with me that she is teaching my granddaughter about setting and respecting physical space limits. My daughter didn’t use those specific words, but it is essentially what she was referring to. It reminded me of...
You board the flight, stow your carry-on luggage, and settle into your seat. Maybe it’s because you’re queueing up a few podcast episodes for the trip, taking care of a few last-minute emails that can’t wait, or distracted by your 3-year-old who is already making...