Half Full? Half Empty? Half Done?
It’s past mid-November, so let’s check in on that challenge I accepted. Remember, I said I was going to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and produce a manuscript […]
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Get a Grip on Anxiety in Time For the Holiday Season
by Dr. Denee Jordan, PSY.D Enter the holiday season without anything holding you back; the process may not be easy, but it is simple. When it comes to really changing the behaviors, […]
You Can Tell It’s November
We’ve turned the clocks back, put the down comforter on the bed and my hands are cold, as they will be until April. These are the things in my house that signify it […]
Four (and more) Last-Minute Halloween Costumes That Won’t Make You Crazier
Even if you’re the Martha Stewart of your neighborhood, sometimes the costume planning slips through the cracks. But you don’t need to let last-minute costume creation make you crazier. I’ve […]
Facing Depression During Pregnancy: What Expectant Parents Need to Know
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life; however, an estimated 10-15% of pregnant women struggle with depression. Many don’t even realize they’re experiencing […]
Review: Prozac Baby–Diary of A Fetus by Gidi Koren
I gave birth to my son in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the nurses at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, I wasn’t alone. September is the […]
How To Tell If The Voice Inside Your Head Is Friend Or Foe
Usually, I know when Cruella–that hypercritical voice inside my head–is trying to sabotage me and my plans. Often, though, she disguises herself as the voice of reason, protecting me from […]
How Do You Handle Recovery During The Holidays?
They are coming, whether you love them or not: the BIG HOLIDAYS. At least here in the US, November and December offer ample opportunity to fall off whatever your particular […]
3 Little Things Make Mornings Mellower
There isn’t much that is more full of surprises than parenting. One minute, everything is running along smoothly; the next minute, you’re running to the school to pick up a […]
Purple Goes With Pink
While we are all awash in pink, I’d like to remind you that purple goes great with pink! Purple is the color for domestic violence awareness and October is, also, […]
Crazy Good Parent 