Tag: anxiety
I Might Be Pepa: Encanto Inspired Self-Reflection
Encanto has been a popular topic of conversation around our house lately. Most of us have seen the movie multiple times. We watch Encanto...
A Return to Normalcy: I Just Want to Push Play
Last Thursday morning was an unexpectedly emotional one for me. For the first time in 15 months, my 9-year-old Weston returned to the daycare that...
My Journey with Anxiety, Depression, and TMS
I was 5 years old when I experienced my first panic attack. I didn’t have a word for it, but looking back, I know...
Recognizing My Anxiety
I was mindlessly scrolling through TikTok (don’t judge — I’m blaming the COVID-19 quarantine for this new pastime) when I first realized that the...
Back-to-School Anxiety
This time last year, I was writing about sending my baby girl off to kindergarten.
I was anxious and nervous about sending this piece of...
Anxiety: About Those Years I Didn’t Speak
The behavior charts for my oldest child in kindergarten weren’t great. Her offenses ranged from concerning (biting a classmate the first week of school)...
It Only Takes A Second
It's no secret my hands are full. Every day they are full. With three kids ages 5 and under (and a fourth on the...
Give Yourself the Credit You Deserve
I'm writing this post on the day I took my oldest son to kindergarten. I'm also 36 weeks pregnant with our fourth baby. So...
Anxiety and Parenting
Worrying about our child is a normal part of parenting, especially in today’s day and age. Parents are bombarded with information about how to...
Mama’s Off Her Meds
I recently ended a serious relationship in my life after over nine years together: my relationship with my anti-anxiety medication, Zoloft.
I didn't break it...
Preparing for the Upcoming School Year
Summer is winding down, and the stores are full of crayons, glue sticks, and pencils. My second grader is grabbing the school list and...
When I Failed to Recognize his Anxiety
Dear sweet not-so-baby boy,
I’m writing this letter to you as an apology. You are beyond a doubt the sweetest, most kind-hearted, gentle soul I...
Encapsulating My Placenta
Two years ago, I fought a nasty battle with postpartum depression. I lost myself completely, missed out on major milestones of my son’s life...
Advice from a Teacher-Mom: Reducing Back-to-School Anxiety
Will my teacher(s) be nice? Where will our classroom be located? Will I get a lot of homework? Who will I eat with at...
The Shy and Anxious Toddler
I vividly remember like it was yesterday when we were getting ready to go to a party with our toddler. We were so excited to...
