Sleep in their own bed. On a hard surface. No pillows or blankets. On their backs. How about, I’ll take sleep when, where, and how …Read More »

I’m not OK. I look like I’m OK. But I’m not OK. I’m struggling. My thoughts are on a constant loop. The to-do list is …Read More »

Pregnant with N nearly a decade ago, a client gave me a wooden sign with this quote. At the time, I questioned the quote. How …Read More »

+ helps where help is needed without complaining. + is appreciative of the shelter, food, and clothing even when it is cramped, overcooked, and out …Read More »

Why do I believe that intentions are greater than resolutions? Because at the start of every year, I’d have a list of resolutions. Things I …Read More »

Another year in the books. 2022, you say? My mind and soul are still trying to process 2020 – what proved to be my most …Read More »

The negative self-talk loop is unrelenting. Most days, I can’t catch a break. Some days, I remember to employ strategies learned in therapy to negate …Read More »

Despite the weeks of preparation, Christmas Day is over before it really even felt like it started. As I sit cuddled on the only section …Read More »

It is almost impossible to ignore the political unrest in our country. Regardless of whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, I hope that …Read More »

When project planning – or designing your ideal life – we are often encouraged to look at the end goal. What is it that we …Read More »

It’s been real. But before we close the book on this crazy, upside down year, let’s take a moment to reflect. I think we can …Read More »

We all need downtime. We all need a break from our routines and a reminder of life outside of our homes. As the school year …Read More »

This school year will be unlike any other. You will have the opportunity to watch your child learn in real time. You will be able …Read More »

This year, your child has likely experienced more time in front of the screen than he or she has in all of the years combined. …Read More »

There is a reason every classroom teacher has set routines in place – and it isn’t just to keep the classroom clean. Teachers instill routines …Read More »

Managing time can seem like an art – either you naturally master the 24-hours in your day, or you get trampled by distractions and wonder …Read More »

Working – and attending school – from home can be complicated. Home, for many of us, is our place of comfort, not our place of …Read More »

It’s Back-to-School season, and while this time of year typically energizes me, this year, I am dreading the very thought of the first day of …Read More »

Dear Danielle, I thought that as the years went by, it would get easier. I mistakenly thought that today would just be another day. When …Read More »

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It’s in your grace where they learn to succeed. We all want to protect our children – it’s who we are as parents. They are …Read More »

What stories do you tell yourself? Are you aware that you even have a story? When we can separate ourselves from our stories, we can …Read More »

Your To-Do List Will Never Be Finished, So Stop Trying To Get To The End of It I LOVE lists. I’m not kidding. I have …Read More »

Quarantining has given us nothing but time, but sometimes, too much time can be counterproductive to progress. Learn how you can structure your time to …Read More »

Recognizing and Quieting Your Comfort Zone Voice Just six days before beginning self-quarantine, I sat in the back row of an Isagenix Super Saturday – …Read More »

You are not alone. Unless you are streaming television from a subscription service, you can’t escape the around-the-clock Coronavirus broadcasts. Last night, in a matter …Read More »

Especially now, when their world has been turned upside down It wasn’t until my daughter sat silently in the backseat of the car with tears …Read More »

As an American, our duty right now is to social distance. Whether you believe this is serious or not, our government officials and health organizations …Read More »

🔥📣 FREE COACHING & ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP 📣🔥 Beginning Thursday, March 12th!! Join Tyler and me as we countdown to summer 🏖 We want to help …Read More »

Perhaps I’m coming on a little strong. It is Monday morning, after all. And I’m aware that the Girl Scouts organization has made strides in …Read More »

I turned 36 in December. Aside from being a lovely perfect square (🛑 math teacher/nerd alert), there is nothing special about this age for me. …Read More »

Sometimes the day doesn’t go as planned – especially if you’re someone living with chronic pain. And that’s OK. I used to be one who …Read More »

Lately I’ve been writing about transforming your life and ways to take the first steps in developing healthier patterns. The first step in that transformation …Read More »

A few months ago, I was listening to The Adult Chair podcast titled The Power of Intentions. In this podcast, Michelle Chalfant described the difference …Read More »

Today is the day that you decide who you are and where you want to go. If you’ve been following along with the steps to …Read More »

In July 2009, I was on a plane on my way to Spain. I was running away from another failing relationship, spending money I didn’t …Read More »

I’m ashamed to report that a majority of my adult life – the time between my high school graduation and my 30th birthday – I …Read More »

Let’s be honest. 2019 was rough. Based on the posts, funny memes, and comments I see as I scroll through FaceBook, most of you will …Read More »

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– and other lies I tell myself The pain is excruciating. I can barely breathe. It is so bad that I chose to take a …Read More »

“Yeah, that’s not going to happen.” She said it so casually, and I wish it were true. N recently turned 7. She’s growing so fast, …Read More »

To The Man Stranded at the Gas Station: I saw you when I first pulled in. You were pacing around the gas station, phone in …Read More »

Remember that day that I was bragging about my accomplishments and my dedication to my commitment? I was so proud. And like I said in …Read More »

I’m going to brag for a minute because I’m proud of myself. Proud. It’s been made out to be such a dirty word – it’s …Read More »

Have you ever agreed to do something and immediately regretted doing so? Welcome to my life. I do it almost daily because I don’t like …Read More »

We took N and a friend to a Fall Festival today nearby. It was crowded and the lines were long, but the joy on my …Read More »

Where most people see peace, I feel fear. My heartbeat, pulsing in my ears, is deafening. The hair on the back of my neck stands …Read More »

I stand in my own way often. I can find something to be incredibly passionate about – such as starting a new blog – and …Read More »

I recently had a friend send me a text: “Hey gf,” it started. “Think I could vent to you some time on the phone about …Read More »

She was quiet when she got in the car. It was only the second week of school, and I could tell something was off. “How …Read More »

Last week, I posted my first video blog. It was terrifying – and it took me all day to get it done because I wanted …Read More »

What the heck is a vlogger? And why do I want to be one? I don’t. Really. But, here we are. I am taking a …Read More »

I’m not a very spiritual person. Sometimes I say this matter-of-factly, other times I say this out of exasperation, other times I say it wistfully. …Read More »

As I waited for my healthy dinner of take-out tacos from a gas station to be prepared, I scrolled through my Facebook feed, and I …Read More »

We’re moving. Unexpectedly and suddenly. The why is a story for another day. First, we’ll talk about what it’s doing to my head. Anyone who …Read More »

Thank God for Ke$ha. First, damn, that girl can sing. But most importantly, she has a way of finding the inner peace hidden deep within …Read More »

Danielle is colorful. She’s vibrant. She’s energetic, and she’s loud AF. You hear her long before you see her – or at least you used …Read More »

Vulnerability. It’s a scary word with so many negative connotations. Most humans, I feel, try to avoid feeling vulnerable. We’re scared of what could happen …Read More »

I broke myself. Twelve shots of espresso in five hours. Even a seasoned coffee drinker would struggle with this, I think. This was the start …Read More »

Tyler and I both suffer from anxiety – his typically worse than mine because it’s coupled with severe depression. For the most part, I am …Read More »

There are really only three things that can get my anxiety at a paralyzing level: my daughter, our financial situation, and Tyler. Anxiety about anything …Read More »

She’s here again. The Creep. She found the weakness. She set up shop. She’s spouting her war propaganda. You’re no good. You’ll never amount to …Read More »

I hate to spend money. I’m like a squirrel hiding away acorns for the winter when it comes to money. My anxiety has me believe …Read More »

They did everything right. I got to sleep in, breakfast was healthy and delicious, and the espresso was hot and fresh. We went for pedicures …Read More »

An open letter to the snobby and judgmental woman at the gym this morning: I was outside in the public space for our apartment building, …Read More »