For Moms

It is a difficult time of the year for me. The busy-ness of the holidays is over. Reese’s birthday is just around the corner, and with each birthday it gets harder. As he gets older, there is more to...

It’s early in the morning and you’re rolling out of bed as the sun rises. You walk into the living room, only to find the Mother of your children has already been awake and up with the kids long...

Time. Why does it all have to go by so fast? It's absolutely troubling to me how fast it can escape us when we are not even really aware it is happening. I didn't have a great grasp on...

{Photo credit: JaneCane Photography} “New Year New You.” “Bikini Body.” “Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back.” Having worked at an eating disorder facility for nearly a decade, you can imagine I have quite a few feelings about these statements and a...

It's winter here in American Siberia. Which means that you're probably either dreaming of warmer climates or you haven't been anywhere without your down comforter in four weeks.  Today I want to share some of my top travel tips for...

Since the birth of our daughter, Grace, seven months ago, my husband's life has changed very little. Jon still goes to bed and gets up for work at the same times. He still comes home each night, sits down...

A two parent family should be just that.  Two parents.  And I'm going to confess that sometimes I don't allow my husband to really be himself as a parent. If I'm planning to be away for any period of...

Milestones.  Rolling Over.  Crawling.  Walking.  Talking.  Firsts.  The feeling of pure joy when your baby coos for the first time.  The elation of being the recipient of your baby's first smile.  The excitement "We have a walker!"  These are...

After crossing the finish line this past June at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, I realized it had been 10 years since my first official race. I used to say "I don't run, I jog." But this summer's milestone made me realize that...

Dear Momma Friend, I see you.  I see you when you compare yourself to others on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all the others.  My heart hurts when you beat yourself up that your play date's house happened to look cleaner than...