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The True Cost of Altruism In the labyrinth of human experience, where the echoes of trauma reverberate through the chambers of our hearts, we often find ourselves navigating the treacherous terrain of altruism. We’re taught to be selfless, to prioritize
A Letter to Hops. Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of a profound loss in my life – the loss of our first child, whom we named Hops. (Hops is the nickname we chose to give the fetus when we discovered we
They say communication is key in relationships. And while that’s not entirely wrong, it’s also not the whole story. Because let’s be real, sometimes communicating is like trying to assemble IKEA furniture with instructions written in Klingon. (And no, I’m
Continue readingThe Roots of Us: Cultivating Oddthentic Relationships.
Remember that old saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff”? Well, in parenting, sometimes the “small stuff” is a full-blown meltdown over a misplaced Lego or a tearful tantrum because the toast isn’t cut into the exact right shape. And
Continue readingWise Mind Parenting: Responding, Not Reacting
(And Why Is the Mirror Giving Me Parenting Advice?) Ever stopped to think about how your actions and words are shaping your child’s self-perception? It’s like they’re looking into a mirror, and every interaction, every reaction, every moment of connection
Continue readingMirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who’s the “Oddthentic-est” of Them All?
It’s strange how life can feel both comfortably familiar and terrifyingly unknown all at the same time. Like standing on a cliff’s edge, looking out at a vast, uncharted landscape, feeling the vulnerability of exposed emotions. This isn’t a trail
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