Foster parenting is a unique and rewarding journey that comes with its own set of challenges and triumphs. It’s a path filled with love, growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. While every foster parent’s experience is different, one thing remains constant – the […]

  Friends, how are you?  It’s been a while since I’ve written a post and let me tell you – as a now mama of FOUR busy babes, I have had my hands (and my heart) FULL! But I HAD to write you today to let you know that I’m teaching a FREE class tomorrow […]

  Nowadays, it seems like everyone (or at least a lot of people) are talking about boundaries.  I credit Brene Brown, but the truth of the matter is, the topic of boundaries is as old as the Garden of Eden. In my years as a therapist (and as a human!), I’ve found that the main […]

This is definitely the time of year when most people start to wonder how to deal with difficult relatives.  But I’m getting ahead of myself. I was in New York City this past weekend when I first saw it…a huge store window with Christmas decor in it.  On October 20. But let’s be honest, Costco […]

Setting boundaries is difficult for almost every single person I know, both personally and professionally.  There are a million reasons I hear when it comes to women not wanting to set boundaries, but the main one? “I don’t want to be mean.” Oh, my friend, I hear you!  I don’t want you to be mean […]

One of the most common frustrations my clients voice is: “[insert person’s name] just doesn’t get it. They don’t get me.” It can feel incredibly stressful and invalidating to feel like the people closest to you don’t understand your perspective, or simply can’t support you in the ways you desire support. For this reason, I […]

It’s of the utmost importance to me to write about what you want to know about.  So when a dear reader (and member of My Self Care Bestie) reached out to me regarding feelings of sadness she sometimes still experiences over a good friendship that ended a while ago, my heart went out to her.  […]

I’d like to share 5 tips for making new friends after 30 with you today, but before I do, I need to start today’s post with a confession.  Are you ready?  Here goes… This weekend I crashed a 30th high school reunion party with a group of my girlfriends.   Wait, wait!  Before you think terrible […]

Making a regular date night happen can feel like a major impossibility to couples who are working long hours, keeping kiddos fed and clean, and keeping up with household maintenance.  So basically, making date night happen probably feels like a major impossibility (or at least uncertainty) for almost every married couple with kids.   First of […]

What exactly is a self-care date night, you might be wondering? Well, I’m always telling people that self care isn’t selfish…and it’s not. Practicing regular self care is like preventive medicine for your mind, body, and soul.  When you take care of yourself, you are much better equipped to care for others.  Your relationships are […]