What has 2020 brought us if not change?! A wrench has been thrown in our vacations, schooling, careers, friendships, community … to name just a few.
I can’t say I’ve handled every change 2020 has put in my path with...
First-time moms learn a whole new world exists once they have a baby. But there is something about a second born child that instills grace and peace in a mama's heart.
Dear Second Baby,
While you didn’t make me a mom,...
"The great paradox of parenting is that it moves in both slow motion and fast speed."
-unknown
How is it that motherhood becomes such an integral part of who we are that we almost forget who we were before our...
One of the hardest things to do during these pandemic, ever-changing times is to live each day with intent.
If you’re anything like me ... there are waaaaaay too many things you want to accomplish each day. My task list...
I am a survivor of suicide, not in that I have attempted suicide and survived, but I have lost a loved one to suicide. It's a confusing term to many. This year, we recognize International Survivors of Suicide Loss...
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. Don’t get me wrong, the entire series has me in tears every week, but season...
Has the topic of body image been raised in your home? Start the conversation if you haven't already.
"You're fat!" my 4-year-old screamed at her 9-year-old sister in the midst of a heated sisterly argument. My head immediately spun around...
When is the last time you checked out all that the YMCA has to offer in your community?
A couple of months ago, I enrolled my two kids in soccer at my local Bayer YMCA (formerly Monsanto). I was really...
Many have suffered loss in the time of COVID. The isolation of such loss is another symptom of this pandemic.
I told myself I wouldn’t write about COVID this month. It’s been too much this year, despite it being the...
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Celebrate Water Safety with Goldfish Swim School: 3 Ways to get...
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month, and we're partnering with Goldfish Swim School to share important water safety information and tons of FREE opportunities to make...
