Self Improvement
What is a Nasty Woman?
November 11, 2016
Donald trump infamously called Hillary Clinton a “nasty, nasty woman” in the final presidential debate. I have done a lot of soul searching recently, especially following his presidential win, to understand the true meaning of this phrase for those like Trump, and for me. I have concluded that ...
Can You Really Have It All? Did You Carve that Pumpkin?
October 31, 2016
Many feminist icons of the mid and late 90's will tell you that you can have an amazing career, perfect marriage, and bake the best damn cookies for kindergarten play dates all at once. This is a lie. They are lying to you. As soon as you let go of the idea that you even WANT it all, let alone c...
Transgender Kids in Divorce
October 27, 2016
On every parenting plan is a little box to mark, indicating which parent (or combination of parents) has the right to decide on medical care for their child after a divorce is complete. With older children, their own wishes may come into play, but until they are 18 kids will have to seek parental...
Reject Hate, Intolerance and Bigotry – 21 Year Old Female Guest Blogger
September 21, 2016
Just when you thought Donald Trump could not get more reprehensible, he does. He is always upping the ante, but this most recent declaration of his intentions on abortion may be the most far right, tea party esque stance yet. In all honesty, I hate writing about Donald Trump. I am tired of his ha...
Always Save Your Soul
September 11, 2016
If you have to choose between your marriage and your soul, choose your soul. If you have to choose between anything and your soul, always choose your soul. Without your soul, you die a tiny little death each minute.
Post Hurricane Katrina – Where are They Now?
August 30, 2016
As our family does every year around this time, we think about Hurricane Katrina and its impact on our family. While sitting in the hospital the other night with Eric, we spent some time reminiscing about what has occurred since the storm. First, our location has changed, and changed and change...
Chances are, your ex is not a narcissist.
August 23, 2016
I am not a psychologist and neither are 99% of people who diagnose those around them using the term “narcissist”. This word is likely drastically over used to describe the undesirable personality traits of the people in our lives. There are people who genuinely suffer from narcissistic personali...
Getting the Balance Right
August 20, 2016
In a single-parent household one likes to think that they are 100% in control of the household and the children – discipline included. Truth is, the 4-year-old that tends to run the house more than I'd like to admit. She has spent near all 4 years of her life going between our home and her dad's....
The Power of Saying Thank You by Laura Trice
July 30, 2016
https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_trice_suggests_we_all_say_thank_you?language=en
WIGS – Wildly Improbable Goal Setting
July 17, 2016
What is Wildly Improbable Goal Setting? Martha Beck, a life coach, Sociologist, best-selling author and Harvard graduate explains why everyone needs Wildly Improbable Goals. In simplest terms, it is "dreaming big." It is "acting boldly." It is believing in your dreams - knowing the dream, kn...