Being pretty and being smart do not have to be mutually exclusive traits, but sometimes we're made to feel like they are. I liked playing with Barbie, but I never wanted to grow up & be her. We all have self-esteem issues, but all for vastly different reasons. One of the harshest … [Read more...]
being me
One of the greatest things about being yourself is that it is always right. It is always comfortable and so darn easy to remember. It comes without rehearsal or reservation.When I was a teenager there was the ME I was to parents and the ME I was everywhere else. The babysitter ME. The somewhat … [Read more...]
The Tale of The Little Girl Who Couldn’t Say Sorry.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who couldn't say sorry. She was a wonderful little girl with an amazing imagination, a gift for athletics and a beaming smile and a joy for life her parents adored. She was a quirky little girl who many could not figure out and she was often misunderstood. … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids.
When I was a girl I had no idea how lucky I was. I thought every little girl had a loving home full of support and encouragement. I thought all children had a mom and a dad who listened to their unique perspective and truly believed their children could conquer the world. I didn't think too much … [Read more...]
Let’s Play the What If Game
This is "me" picturing "me" as Wonder Woman. I remember as a little girl how special I felt wearing the "Wonder Woman bathing suit". I felt like I was the coolest cat around. Those super "powerful feeling" days were few and far between while I was growing up. I was one of the "What If … [Read more...]
Women’s Work
Sometimes I look at the eclectic group of friends I have and wonder why these relationships work. I was chatting with one of these pals yesterday. We often laugh at how different our lives are, she is an active stay-at-home mom, volunteering on every committee, staying up all hours to bake homemade … [Read more...]
Signs, Symptoms and Risks of Drug Use in Teens—and How to Get Help
It sounds so dramatic—opioid crisis. The reality is that deaths due to drugs being laced with extremely dangerous substances are on the rise. The biggest culprit is fentanyl, a drug you can’t see or smell, and that, even just trace amounts, can cause death. Teens dabbling with drugs is nothing … [Read more...]
Can Love Make You Thin?
When I first started writing this article I thought I would add in a funny little intro, essentially making fun of how many calories I have read you can burn while having intercourse. It was always such a high number that I was forced … [Read more...]
Girl’s Self-Esteem – Who IS Responsible?
So, I'm going to be participating in this fab new project with one of my fave brands (details to come VERY soon). To kick it all off I have to respond to this question "Is pop culture responsible for the self-esteem issues facing girls and women today?" My first thought was "of … [Read more...]
Milestone at the Gym
Something amazing happened to me today. I was at the gym, trudging through my bi-weekly workout (that gets harder and harder as my belly gets bigger and bigger), and approaching the end of my session. I always leave my abdominal and core work till the end as it's that portion of my … [Read more...]