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What I Hope You Learned This Year

May 22, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
end of school year

While they are being wrapped in celebration, I want to know that my girls have learned that the content of their character far outweighs their score on a test.

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: celebration, compassion, end of school

St. Francis and The Lego Table

May 11, 2019 by Christian 1 Comment
memories with our grandmother

I can still hear her voice, all these years later, as I watch my daughters learn the give and take of our most vital relationships, around their Gran’s table.

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: dementia, grandparents, St. Francis

The Journey to Raise Compassionate Children

March 29, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
Raising compassionate children

When I started writing on this platform about a year ago, it was my hope to integrate what I’ve learned at the hospital bedside as a nursing instructor with the lessons I’m learning as I raise my daughters. As an instructor, I have the opportunity to work with students from all walks of life, but … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy, Uncategorized Tagged: compassion, compassionate children, giving back

The Keeper of The Wubbies

March 16, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
the keeper of it all

As we were packing for a trip to Disney World last month, I had that constant feeling of being unsettled, and I couldn’t quite put my finger on why. The day we left, it finally clicked. My husband called me, attempting to pack up one car while I sat in the carpool line to get … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Big Family, childhood, mental weight, the keeper

Surviving Disney World with Small Children

January 28, 2019 by Christian 3 Comments
surviving disney world

I think a piece of the magic that Disney gives parents is amnesia. Lots of people, crying children, glitter and tiaras abound. Children are having a mostly amazing time, while their parents look exhausted and confused.

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Big Family, Disney World

The Brave Face of Gratitude

January 26, 2019 by Christian Leave a Comment
pediatric surgical recovery

starkest realization for me during her recovery was that I could still have feelings of gratitude, but I could simultaneously buckle under the mental weight of caring for my family.

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: developmental delay, gratitude, pediatrics, recovery, surgery, thankful

My Journey Through Post-Partum Weight Loss

January 14, 2019 by Christian 1 Comment
post-partum weight loss

This piece originally appeared on For Every Mom in December 2018. STen years can feel like a lifetime, or just yesterday, depending on my mood of the moment. A decade ago, I started this adventure, which would totally change my body, mind, and spirit. The latter two for the better, but the former, well, not … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: motherhood, post-partum, weight loss

Is Slowing Down Possible?

December 11, 2018 by Christian Leave a Comment
slowing down in Advent

I seriously thought about entitling this essay “Why I Suck at Slowing Down in Advent”, but that seemed slightly irreverent. I really do love Christmastime, since there is so much fun to be had under our roof and in our community. With four small girls hustling and bustling through each and every day, I can’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Advent, Christmas, family, Intention, slowing down

Why is Self-Care a Challenge?

November 11, 2018 by Christian Leave a Comment
Self-Care Challenge

New data comes out, almost daily, supporting the need for parents and caregivers to invest in self-care. My social media feeds are saturated with images of healthy eating, athletic triumphs, and weekend retreats to recharge. While opportunities to invest in myself abound, my daily struggle is still one that precludes me from participating in activities … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: caregiver strain, mindfulness, self care

My Daily Affirmations

November 11, 2018 by Christian Leave a Comment
Daily Affirmation

This piece originally appeared on The Today Show Parenting Team Blog in October 2018.  Each day with my girls, I find myself repeating the same words in my head, over and over again. These words have been collected from good friends and wise mentors throughout my years of parenting. I finally took a moment and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mindfulness & Advocacy Tagged: affirmation, Big Family, reminders
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