And then my mind lands on one of the most powerful moments from the first year. I’m sitting in my counselor’s office, eyes wet, nose runny and voice crackly as I recall that first moment, the one where I felt so uprooted just after labor and delivery. We processed through the depression and anxiety tied to that moment. Her words pointed me beyond myself – “You aren’t alone in the experience of being separated from your child…”
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the changing of the leaves, the cool breeze, and the smell of pumpkin spice and apple pie. You can often find me drinking a hot pumpkin spice latte by my...
Kids and adults alike share a love for the whimsy of Halloween. The costumes, pumpkins, treats and the all-things-spooky are part of why fall is exciting! Truthfully speaking though, the same spooky festivities leave us parents with a host of...
When I became a mom, I knew I wanted to stay home with my baby. I needed to be there for her first steps, her first words, and to watch her learn about the world. Being a stay-at-home mom...
Childhood Cancer.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
There are very few things in this world, especially as a mom, that stir my soul like childhood cancer.
Hearing the St. Jude marathons on the radio is almost more than I can take. ...
A child’s first few years are filled with memorable developmental strides and milestones. As parents, we watch them learn to roll, scoot or crawl. Then walk, run, skip and leap. We go on to build these skill sets to...
This month, I turn 29. One more year in my twenties! When writing this article, all I could think about was the Tim McGraw song, My Next Thirty Years, where he says, “I think I'll take a moment, celebrate...
Everyone knows about our five senses, right? Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing? Did you know we actually have more than five??
Let me introduce you to your vestibular and proprioceptive senses! (There's also interoception, but that's a conversation for...
I love that spring time brings waves of green, fresh air, sunshine, adventure and health. The inspiration of the spirit of growth and change is contagious. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some change. A...
Short on time but still want to get a good workout? I’ve got you covered! HIIT workouts might just be your new best friend. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. I believe they are the best and most efficient workouts...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
