Raising a child is like planting a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful flower. -Lisa Wingate How’s your perfectionism these days? What about perfectionism when it comes to parenting? I often joke that I’m a recovering perfectionist, but boy does it show up at the least convenient times and in the most inconvenient […]

Self-care is how you take your power back. -Lalah Delia Self-care has been on my mind a lot this week while being sick. Questions like, “what do I need in this moment to feel better?” and “how can I best take care of my body while I’m not feeling 100%?” Much of this week was […]

The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney Harris Rest and relaxation have been on my mind a lot this week. After a whirlwind move from our short-term apartment back in to our house (after living overseas for just under two years), we all proceeded to get sick. UGH! […]

The more you value yourself, the healthier your boundaries are. – Lorraine Nilon Oh boundaries, everyone’s favorite topic, right? I love this quote because I feel like boundary setting and valuing yourself go hand in hand. Plus, the more you respect and value yourself, often the more you’re able to respect and value others. So, […]

Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it’s not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long. -Amy Grant How are your relationships these days? Generally healthy with lots of emotional connection? Generally unhealthy with lots of emotional disconnection? Some place in the middle, or specific to […]