Just because someone doesn’t have scars doesn’t mean they’re not injured #PTSD

I’ve known my buddy Scott for years. “Forever” as I like to say when I am singing his praises to friends and family. Scott is a great guy. Tough yet kind, smart, ambitious, hardworking and an amazing daddy and husband. As his friend, I (to this day) admire the crap outta him, but I also… Read More Just because someone doesn’t have scars doesn’t mean they’re not injured #PTSD

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Techie Kids Need Outdoor Adventure More Than Ever (find out why!)

05/06

Guest post from author, Daddy and adventure lover, Jeff Alt Why Tech Savvy Children Need Outdoor Adventure More Than Ever Scientific evidence has proven that time spent in nature increases your creativity, helps prevent depression, and improves your overall health. But, a large segment of children has replaced time in nature with tablets, smartphones &… Read More Techie Kids Need Outdoor Adventure More Than Ever (find out why!)

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A Checklist For Staying Present in the Moment

12/04

I used to think that “staying present in the moment” was something reserved only for “young folk” who didn’t have kids or jobs. But now as I start a new chapter as someone who is “five decades plus two,” I totally get it. And Staying Present in the Moment isn’t that hard either…you just have to… Read More A Checklist For Staying Present in the Moment

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The Beauty of Who You Are | Wise Women

31/03

The Beauty of Who You Are It’s all about you. Looking within, knowing you are unique. There is no mold to follow. This journey, you travel on your own, but surrounded by loving Wise Women, each on their own journey. “This journey isn’t about getting lucky here and there. It’s about walking through anything knowing… Read More The Beauty of Who You Are | Wise Women

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Holiday Gift Guide: Clever Christmas Gifts for Kids with Anxiety

12/11

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 40 million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by anxiety — roughly 18 percent of the nation’s population.In a nutshell, anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. Anxiety has been part of my life for many, many years and unfortunately,… Read More Holiday Gift Guide: Clever Christmas Gifts for Kids with Anxiety

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What You Need to Know about the #Activate4Autism Movement

12/10

Guest post from Jodi Murphy of Geek Club Books The #Activate4Autism Movement The world knows about autism but they don’t really understand it. A unique nonprofit called Geek Club Books makes it their mission to engage and educate the public about autism—to replace stereotypes and fears with curiosity and wonder. They launched an #Activate4Autism movement… Read More What You Need to Know about the #Activate4Autism Movement

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Flexing your Gratitude Muscle

11/05

Do you have things in your life that frustrate you like crazy? It could be people, situations, family, work or even the state of our world. Most people do and I know from experience that it is SUPER easy to get into twist over something and let it just EAT away at our sanity. Over the… Read More Flexing your Gratitude Muscle

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Anxiety Sucks-So Don’t Let it Win (a moderately woo-woo post)

04/04

I have this friend. She’s amazing and talented…but the only one who doesn’t see that is her. But she will find her way back because I will remind her often how great she is. I have soooo been there before. Not that I think I am “all that” now…but I do have hope and… Read More Anxiety Sucks-So Don’t Let it Win (a moderately woo-woo post)