My Baby’s First Word: Not what a new parent ever wants to hear…

May 3, 2020

My son said his first word within a few weeks of coming home from the NICU. Out of his mouth… Read More

Best Toys, According to My Toddler

April 27, 2020

Calling all parents of toddlers and under! If you're seeking out the best toddler toys, here's some solid research-based suggestions… Read More

Give Courage to Others – Be an Encourager

April 3, 2020

I got my first lesson in how to encourage a soul in second grade. My school counselor shared that it… Read More

Why You Want to be Strong as a Baby (Seriously)

November 19, 2019

Every now and then I wish I was as strong as a baby. Seriously. I'm not nusto. Let's talk about… Read More

Falling hurts, but you CAN do hard things

November 12, 2019

Spending my days at home with a newborn and now active baby has daily reminded me, "you can do hard… Read More

Not Sleeping No More

October 18, 2019

This month, my husband and I decided to overhaul our family sleep dynamics. While our current arrangement had worked for some… Read More

A New Season

October 8, 2019

Tonight while rocking my infant son to sleep, a wave of memories and emotions sweeps over me. I flashback to… Read More

When Life is Hard, Make a List

February 11, 2013

Think about what's going on in your life. What does it look like right now? What are your big fears?… Read More

Locked in the Bathroom Pre-Job Interview

February 6, 2013

Things were going swell. The interview was for a promising position. The campus was pretty. I was right on schedule.… Read More

Kicking Myself for Choices Made

January 17, 2013

Realizing that you're not going to make perfect choices is easy (well, sort of). Accepting that reality can seem impossible. Read More

Falling on My Face During a Job Interview

December 16, 2012

Literally. In fact, I fell for a prospective employer earlier this year. I just couldn't help myself. I blame my… Read More

Holding on to Your Inner Voice While Waiting

November 17, 2012

Lately all I’ve wanted to do is write. I want to clearly articulate my thoughts, lessons and everything else in-between.… Read More

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