You can call it “quiet time”, “downtime”, “me time”, or “alone time”, but every mom (every person, in fact) needs a little time to herself. Needing time to yourself each day doesn’t make you selfish or a bad mother, it…
Managing Negative Thoughts-Part 1
Believe me when I say that I know a thing or two about managing negative thoughts! When I say negative thoughts, I’m not referring to being pessimistic. I’m also not referring to the deep and difficult emotions associated with loss,…
How to Grow an Easy Cutting Garden-Part 1
I’m completely delighted to share my thoughts on growing an easy cutting garden with you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’ve been working from home for the past five months, and the ability to walk out to my garden for…
Books for Back-to-School
Find my dress here I’ve mentioned several times that I love using children’s books with my clients. I use them primarily with children, but it isn’t uncommon for me to share one with a teenager or an adult. There is…
Scriptures for Anxiety
I’m no stranger to struggles with anxiety. When we are off-balance (and off-balance can mean a lot of things–stressed, overwhelmed, too busy, sick, taking care of someone sick, adjusting to change, and all kinds of other things) each of us…
God’s Love for His Children
Find my dress here, find Lily’s dress here As a child, teen, and younger adult I often struggled with fearful thoughts about my faith. I never doubted who God was or what Jesus had done, but rather I doubted my…