Life is full of challenges. As moms, we want to equip our kids with the self-confidence and courage to be able to handle those challenges without scaring them in the process. But how do we do [...]
When you hear the term “separation anxiety,” you probably think of a toddler clinging to his mother’s leg and crying while she’s trying to leave the house or the preschool. I wanted to do an [...]
"I know that when you feel overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious, it can seem as though there’s no way out -- that life will never get any better. And I promise you that it can."
"It's natural: no matter what your child's age, you want him to be happy. And you'll do just about anything to make sure he is. The problem is that you'll do just about anything to make sure he [...]
"Besides negatively impacting you, your worry influences your kids, too. The more you communicate to them that the world is a dangerous place, the more likely it is that they'll develop anxiety, [...]
"...I knew that for many moms, Kindergarten drop-off wasn't nearly as easy. There were tears...lots of them...and not shed by the kids, but by the moms..."