Relevant Questions and Issues for Today

“I”m bad at confrontation.” Translation: “I feel uncomfortable about speaking up because I feel: A. My opinion doesn’t matter. B. My opinion will cause more problems. C. I would rather sit in pain than hurt someone else. Sadly, there are many more reasons why we…

When you’re trying to get pregnant, you spot each and every single pregnant woman who passes by you. You know how many pregnant women are in your office. You notice each round belly at a crowded party. Being keyed up to notice all the pregnant…

  Burnout can sneak up on moms without any warning. I had no idea I was on the verge of burnout.   But then I started running into things. Such as cars.   It was a rainy afternoon and Target’s parking lot was a circus. I had a…

To me, self-care is like stretching before I run. I don’t think I need to stretch. I’ve never been injured during my decades of running, so stretching is for “other” people (never mind that I am in my 40s and that one day my legs…

I can find all of the answers to all of life’s problems while I’m running. I brainstorm the books I’ll write, the dances I’ll post on social media, the parties I will plan. And while I’m running, I rarely feel depressed. Running and other forms of exercise…

If you’re feeling low following the birth of your baby, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in eight mothers feel the symptoms of postpartum depression.  Do You Have Postpartum Depression? First, see your doctor and ask to be screened…