Hello my friends!  For those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, I hope it was a warm and wonderful time with family and friends.  We had an amazing day with extended family and delicious food.  So, so much to be grateful for! With the holiday season in full swing, one thing I’m especially thankful for […]

You can persevere through whatever you are going through, and yes, even find a hint of beauty in the gloom.   It’s pretty gloomy out my window, but I still see so much beauty, and for that I am grateful.  The trees are certainly losing their glorious leaves, everyday more, and I know my favorite season […]

I’ll be the first to admit, when it comes to parenting, I don’t have all the answers.  I am a mom in the thick of it, just like all the others.  And although I have more child and adolescent development books in my home library than the average person, when it comes to parenting, it […]

Sorry for the long hiatus, my friends!  As I mentioned here, we are in the process of moving, and it has taken up every last bit of my free time.  The good news is, we are going to be all the way moved in this weekend!  Woot! I’m super pumped to be posting today about […]

I recognize that every family is different.  I realize that families are made up of people with many different schedules, interests, and personalities.  However, our family has benefitted so incredibly much from one tradition that I feel it is my duty as your Self Care Bestie to pass it on to you.  Also, healthy relationships […]

Two Christmases ago, my dear friend gifted me with a book called “For the Love” by Jen Hatmaker.  Inside the book, she had written a sweet card telling me what my friendship had meant to her over the last few years.  The last thing she wrote was, “P.S.  We definitely need to start a supper […]

I love writing about connection and relationships.  As a therapist, I see all the time how important it is to nurture healthy relationships, eliminate toxic ones, and spend time with our people. Being with the people you love, who love you back (flaws and all) is one of the most life-giving ways we can spend […]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…healthy relationships are part of self care.  When we learn how to foster relationships that thrive,  we feel happier, more joyful, and more content.  When we can communicate openly, honestly and lovingly with our friends and family, we open the door for deep connection. We can be […]

Hello my Besties, and welcome to another week!  I hope you had a great weekend and that you are heading into this week feeling rested and refreshed.  If not, I hope you have scheduled in some self care for the week ahead…you won’t regret it!   Today I’d like to start off by sharing a […]