Six Weeks of Wellness: How Small Changes Helped Me Find Balance and Reduce Stress Here we are at Week 6—the final post in what was supposed to be a six-part series on managing stress, finding balance, and improving wellness. I started this journey to share my weekly...
Mindfulness, Missed Days, and Big Wins: A Perimenopausal Parenting Rollercoaster This past week, I’ve been reflecting on my mindfulness journey and just how important structure is—not just for my kids but for myself, too. Life can feel chaotic, especially during...
Screens, Stress and the Search for Balance Last week, I briefly mentioned my kids’ inability to get off screens, and I wanted to explore that a bit more today. Does anyone else feel like their kids haven’t stepped outside since COVID? 🙋♀️ The constant screen time has...
Navigating Hormones and Finding Balance Last week, I felt pulled in so many directions that I almost forgot what it’s like to have control of my day. I was co-chairing an event at my kids’ school, which required me to be there every morning—right during my usual gym...
Mood Swings and Being Called Out by My Kid So last week, my younger son, “Red,” who is still in a brick-and-mortar school, joined that “hang out at home during the day” party with a snazzy cold that resulted in a nasty ear infection. This means another week out of...
Life Is Hard, and Perimenopause Doesn’t Help Life is hard. Perimenopause doesn’t show up at a convenient time. Most of us are stuck in this “sandwich era”—raising kids while, for some, also caring for aging parents (thankfully, I’m not there yet). It feels a bit...
