With Thanksgiving approaching this week, and holiday decorations already in the stores, it is evident that the “holiday season” has begun. In addition to the joy and excitement that is palpable this time of year, these weeks can bring stress for many due to the numerous family functions and parties. Of course, this is a wonderful season and there is… [Read More]
Archives for November 2014
Why I Cultivate Compassion During my Toddler’s Tantrums
This post initially appeared on elephant journal and is republished with permission. Please click here to see the initial article. My daughter Emma is not quite 20 months old, yet I already find myself in the throes of the “terrible twos.” Tantrums are a daily occurrence—often in the privacy of our home, but also in… [Read More]
How Children Remind us of Impermanence
This blog post initially appeared on elephant journal and is republished here with permission. Click here for the original link. As a stay at home mom to my 20-month-old daughter, Emma, my days are filled with beautiful moments. Sometimes she comes to me with her lips out, asking me for a kiss. She snuggles… [Read More]
Celebrate National Stroller Running Day!
November 8th is the first National Stroller Running Day! This day is for parents to celebrate sharing their active lifestyles with their families. I was thrilled when Run Stroller Run asked me to write a blog about National Stroller Running Day. Personally, this day celebrates so much that matters to me: fitness, my awesome running stroller and… [Read More]