I’ve Stopped Calling My Daughter Beautiful
I can't have my daughter thinking that her value is just in a pretty face....
Amanda Fuller
What Yoga Has Taught Me
If yoga has taught me anything, it's that I need to prioritize my own wellness over everything else in my life....
There’s a New Dirty Word in Our House
Hurry. That's it, that's the word that I can't say. This is the most counterproductive word in my house....
I Don’t Know the Woman That Drives My Van
How can I teach him to be a calm, patient driver when I'm literally the worst version of myself behind the wheel? ...
“Let Me Know if You Need Anything”
I've been trying lately to be brave enough to ask for help. Not all of my asks have been accepted - but I've been surprised at how willing others are...
Mom, Put Your Phone Down
My heart smiles when I think of these things. I can still smell Christmas. I can hear the roar of the ATV. The laughter in the amusement park. Sometimes you...
Son, You’re My Greatest Accomplishment
Now that he's old enough to understand what social media is and who sees it, he's definitely not thrilled with most of the things that I have shared because I...
That Time I Chose Not to Punish My Kid
After all, he's going to continue to make mistakes, right? Soon there will be middle school, and high school, and bazillions of mistakes to be made....
When the Family Grieves Together: Part 2
When the grief is fresh and new, many people offer to help - but as time goes on, the person is still grieving but the rest of the world seems...
When the Entire Family Grieves Together
When my in-laws lost a nephew, Sam, to mental illness, his parents began working immediately towards ending this stigma....