Confessions of a Gambling Mom: Risk and Reputation in an Uncertain World

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It’s been a while since my last post, and there are a few reasons for my blogging hiatus. One of them is that I have two young daughters ages 5 and 7 so much of my time is wrapped up in the demands of motherhood. I also have a “day job” (there’s also a reason … Read more

Conscious Parenting and the Power of the Present Moment

Conscious Parenting and the Power of the Present Moment

Motherhood is hard. It is by far the most demanding and relentless responsibility I’ve ever had. The full reality of parenthood is not often talked about. There’s a lot of hype about how rewarding it is . . . yes . . . and . . . I never hear about any pre-parenthood counseling that … Read more

Children and Chaos: Embracing Self Care in Parenthood

Self Care Tips for Parents

When did self care become selfish? There’s a meme circulating on Facebook (and our culture at large) that says “You will never regret spending too much time with your kids.”  It showed up in my feed, and I confess to feeling dreadfully irritated by this seemingly benign message. Who is behind such propaganda? It’s akin … Read more