Courtney Haller
Weathering the Storm: How to Ease Anxiety During Severe Weather
Know someone with severe weather anxiety? These tips may help!
My favorite movie of all time is The Wizard of Oz. At age two, I...
Hold On Tight … The Roller Coaster of Motherhood
Strap yourself in for the roller coaster of motherhood— it’s one heck of a ride!
As a kid, I loved roller coasters. I loved the...
Crafting a Family Motto: It’s Much Easier Than You Think
Family mottos can unite with just a few, simple words.
“Carpe Diem.”
“Treat people the way you want to be treated.”
“You miss 100% of the shots...
“Practice Makes Perfect” is Crap: How to Overcome Perfectionism
As moms, we learn to decode our child’s cries. A low, nasally one accompanied by the word “no” is usually a whine type of...
Passing Down a Time-Honored Tradition: Chiefs Football
I remember the first time my daughter yelled, “TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY.” I remember the time I said touchdown, and my son threw his arms...
Listen to the Voice in Your Head … I Mean … Your Gut.
Moms, listen to the voice in your head: your intuition is stronger than you think.
I was nervous to tell this story. It didn’t feel...
Acronyms to Get You Through the Holidays … or Life for That Matter.
Acronyms are everywhere, especially in the world of texting. BTW, IMO, LOL, SMH, OMG, and my personal favorite, WTF, are quick and easy ways...
We Lost her Twice: A Story of Alzheimer’s Grief
When someone you love suffers from Alzheimers, the grief process cycles over and over.
Season four of This is Us rocked me to my core....
I Don’t Put My Kids In Timeout, and Here’s Why
Let me start by saying not putting my kids in “timeout” doesn’t mean I don’t hold them accountable or discipline them. I absolutely do.
My...
Witnessing History in the Making: A Letter to My Daughter
Regardless of your political views, witnessing Kamala Harris run for V.P. of the United States is a win for so many.
Dear Baby Girl,
As a...