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When it Feels Like Worry is Winning

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I often describe my son as a World-Class Worrier. In his eight years on this planet, he has conquered a wealth of worries. Worry is tricky. It ebbs and flows. It changes shape. It pops up, out of nowhere, on a clear blue day. Sometimes, it can feel like worry is winning.  When it Feels Like Worry…

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Do You Know What is in Your Worry Toolbox?

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Our oldest son is a world-class worrier. In his eight years on this planet, he’s conquered so many worries! Each time we experience a swell of anxiety, we snap into action mode. We make sure he’s eating well, sleeping well, getting enough exercise, and spending heaps of time outdoors in nature. Once we are sure…

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On Motherhood

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Hello there, mama. You look tired. Has this been a day? Trust me, I know those days. Come here and sit down for a minute. I want to tell you the story about a photo. On Motherhood Let me set the scene: a Monday evening in late January of last year. My husband had been working like…

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The Magical Healing Properties of the Yodeling Pickle

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Sometimes, there are no words. Sometimes, a friend or a family member is going through something horrific. Words are inadequate. We even say this, “I’m so sorry. There are no words.” It is the worst feeling when there is nothing you can say or do to help a loved one. Sometimes, the only thing we can do…

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Vacation Sleep… Or Lack Thereof

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A good friend once told me, When you go away with kids, it’s not a vacation. It’s a trip. And boy are those words true! Sometimes, when life gets overly crazy-making, I like to flee for a bit. We head up north, to my parents’ little condo in the mountains, and we do a whole lot…

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Adam and Eve and … Dinosaurs? {BIG questions}

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Lately, we’ve been trying something new during our quiet time. You see, we have an interesting dynamic over here. We are all introverts… with the sole exception of my 4-year-old. As introverts, we all treasure our daily quiet time… with the sole exception of my 4-year-old. For four years this wasn’t a problem because the littlest…

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