Rachel Hodges
Some Days are for Disney World: Fighting for Presence on Special Days
In October, our family snuck away for a trip we had been looking forward to for over five years - our first (and likely...
Family Memories and a Jar Full of Cherries
For years, my husband’s family has gathered at Montauk State Park in Dent County, Missouri for a family reunion. This is very close to...
Cultivate Connection with your Kids: 8 Simple, Low-Cost Ideas
With our busy schedules, we often need to be intentional about fostering connection with our kids.
As a Mom and a Therapist and Parent Coach,...
Transitions at The Today Show: A Gift to Witness
Has anyone else been paying attention to what is happening over at The Today Show?
The team of morning show hosts are preparing for a...
Engaging with the Election Season Mindfully
Can anyone resonate with what I shared here about being a kid in the lunch room during the 1992 Presidential Election as everyone yelled...
4 Conversations to Have with Your Partner as the School Year Begins
With the new school year upon us, we are re-sharing this post from 2023 about a family reset!
Every time seasons transition, especially in and...
Five Ways for Moms to Cultivate Rest + Play this Summer
How can you cultivate rest + play this summer? Check out this post we are re-sharing for some ideas!
This summer is my eleventh summer...
Parenting: Self-Imposed Boundaries
Don't be afraid to set those self-imposed boundaries.
As a mom who "solo parents" about 60 percent of the time, I learned pretty quickly that...
Five Ways to Keep Connection at the Center of Family Travel
We’ve all been there, haven’t we?
We have set aside vacation time, booked our stays, purchased flights or made the road trips, packed for...
The Winter Solstice: Welcome Winter
Since becoming a Mom, paying attention to and celebrating the change of seasons has been important to me. Initially, this began as having little...












