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...
Is there something that you've always wanted to try but have never felt like you've had the time, courage or energy to actually give it a chance? Have any of these desires remained with you, unexplored for over a year? Five? Ten? Stepping into something...
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us start thinking about turkey, football, and family gatherings—but beneath it all lies an invitation to slow down and reflect. Gratitude, at its best, is more than a seasonal nicety. It’s a mindset that reshapes how we see the world...
We’ve all been there — sitting across from someone in pain, searching for the right words to help in whatever way we can. We want to provide comfort, reassurance, or problem-solve because we care. But sometimes, the most healing thing we can offer isn’t advice,...
Over 10 years ago, I stumbled on a video online that has stuck with me ever since. A woman named Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a TED Talk titled, “The Danger of a Single Story.” As a highly educated Nigerian woman born into a middle class...
In a world that often rewards self-sacrifice, being agreeable, and making others comfortable, many of us fall into the quiet trap of people-pleasing. We say yes when we mean no. We shrink ourselves to avoid conflict. We smile through discomfort, hoping to be liked, accepted,...
Have you ever entered a conversation seeking comfort and connection, but instead you walked away feeling unheard or even judged? Did the conversation feel as unsatisfying as going to Chick-Fil-A on a Sunday, only to remember it’s closed? Have you ever taken the nerve-racking step...
Triggered Imagine walking into a grocery store on a quiet Saturday morning. The smell of cologne from someone passing by suddenly makes your chest tighten. Your heart races, your stomach knots, and without warning you feel on edge and unsafe even though nothing in the...
“Where passive communication says, ‘Your needs matter more than mine,’ and aggressive communication says, ‘My needs matter more than yours,’ assertiveness says, ‘Both of our needs matter.’”