My therapist recently shared a trick with me for dealing with anxiety that sounded so obvious, I couldn't believe I'd never thought of it before. In retrospect, I realize I may have missed it because it was right there in front of me and so simple. The idea is this: Any time ...read more
One of my favorite things about Sloan's current age (she'll be 3 1/2 next month) is that she's this miniature (albeit slightly unpredictable) human. She's sharp and observant, sweet and sensitive, and makes us laugh on an hourly basis with the things that come out of her mouth. ...read more
I'm an introvert and have previously shared some insights into how I approach a variety of situations, both professionally and personally. While having an inward focus isn't negative, it's the one aspect of my personality that I've struggled with accepting as a positive. I tend ...read more
Like most parents can attest, there are so many incredible moments you experience with a young child, that listing them would become redundant. Their first smile, step, and words are all memorable milestones, but the one moment that stands out for me was the first time Sloan and ...read more
They say a child is a reflection of their parents, developing a personality and habits through a combination of nature and nurture. While Sloan is not a carbon copy of either one of us, over the past year, distinctive traits have begun to emerge that G and I both share, which ...read more