Get up, get dressed, wake the kids up, get the lunches packed, wake the kids again, tidy up, get ready for work, wake the kids up for the third time, manage the whining, feed them breakfast, listen to the complaints, get them dressed to head out the door, remind them to bring their backpacks, get … [Read more...]
If You Take Away Childminding In Gyms, You Take Away The Mental Break Moms Need
When I was on mat leave with my son, my office shut down and I ended up with an involuntary, very, very extended maternity leave while I looked for work. It was an extremely stressful time in my life. I was carrying baby weight and the burden of needing to find work while, at the same time, having … [Read more...]
Moody Adolescent Or Depressed Teen? Looking For The Signs
Over the past couple of months, the media has rampantly reported on a recent court case in the US regarding a young man that committed suicide at the urging of his girlfriend. She was found guilty for convincing him to carry out his suicide plan via a series of text messages. While this young man … [Read more...]
How Do You Explain Depression To A Kid?
When you have postpartum depression, one of the saving graces is, at the time, your kid is too young to remember or realize that you’re sad..or angry…all the time. They pick up on it for sure or at least Will did. His mood reflected mine even then and he was a pretty cranky, shitty sleeping kid for … [Read more...]
The 6 Stages Of Christmas Shopping For The “It Toy” Of The Year
The holidays are coming! That's supposed to be celebratory, not a lament, but for millions of moms looking for the "it toy" of the year, it can be a struggle. Christmas shopping is hard enough, but when your realize your kids want the one thing they can't have, it can seem even more daunting. They … [Read more...]
To The Mom Who Is Depressed, It’s Going To Be Okay
Every single day I wake up to the reality of my depression.It's morning.The sun is peaking through the curtains and I bury myself under the blankets and groan.My 2-year-old and 4-year-old climb into bed with me and we all snuggle for a few moments.My heart feels happy, even if it's just for a few … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Furiously Happy” By Jenny Lawson
I kid you not: I was at the gym the other day and the guy on the elliptical machine next to me was eating a candy bar and drinking a Coke. I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing, and I thought to myself…well, I’m sure you can guess what I thought—you’re probably thinking the same thing right … [Read more...]
Post-Divorce: Do You Need A Therapist?
People don’t like to talk about needing a therapist. Often there is a stigma attached, but I’m honestly not sure where I’d be today if it weren’t for my therapist, Andrea Share. The countless hours I spent chatting with Andrea was one of the best things I did for myself when I separated. Some … [Read more...]
Living Your Dash
Tonight I googled 'sad for no reason' because I have been just that for a few weeks now. What I found was a website with two people performing a random modern dance in white shirts and their gitch. It made me smile. Smiling is good. I miss it. I know I go through these slumps, as you know I do if … [Read more...]
Remembering Robin Williams: Best Fan Tributes
It's been an incredibly sad week for fans of Robin Williams. Days following his tragic death, his wife Susan Schneider released a statement yesterday letting the world know that not only was he battling depression and anxiety, Williams' was also battling the first stages of Parkinson's disease. … [Read more...]
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