4 easy ways to practice mindfulness with your kids
It's Monday morning. 7:45am. Breakfast dishes scattered in the sink. Dog barking (for no real reason at all). We are hustling to get out the door to catch the bus…
Postpartum Depression: A Husband’s Perspective
When our first child Grace was born, Abby went through over a year-long struggle with postpartum depression. (For the sake of brevity, let’s use PPD from this point forward.) To say that this was an extremely stressful time for our marriage and entire family would be an understatement.
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Drop the ‘mom guilt’ for good
“It’s called mom guilt...Now you get your you-know-what back on that couch or in bed right now before you make me come over there! I had a similar conversation with…
Coming Out on The Other Side of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is the elephant in the room. Our society doesn’t openly talk about it, leaving those who suffer to be filled with shame. It’s misunderstood by those who have…
I didn’t want to be a mom anymore…
I did not like my children when this photo was taken. I actually resented them for existing.Kaiden was 17 months old and Chloe 1 month, and I didn't want to…
When I let mental illness win…
When I let mental illness win, I fail my family. There was the time I was lost with my kids in the car, and I had so much anxiety. My mind…
Don’t leave your purpose behind.
If you stumbled out of bed this morning, apathetic; discouraged; and in your feelings, I have good news for you.You are a single-copy limited edition human being who was born…
