December 23, 2023 Learn Mental Health First Aid to save a life It’s a beautiful day to save a life. That’s one of my favorite lines from Grey’s Anatomy – and it’s one I say to…
December 4, 2023 We should all love our friends the way dogs do I love our two dogs. They’re not perfect and they frustrate me at times, but the unconditional love they give me is truly a…
November 18, 2023 What can we do about war in our world? As I type this, there are sadly two known major wars brutally waging on our beautiful blue planet. I don’t want to write about…
October 28, 2023 How to soothe anxiety in eight minutes or less Anxiety usually happens at the worst of times. It’s supposed to, honestly. Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and unease that naturally happens…
September 30, 2023 Meeting the most decorated Olympic athlete in history Michael Phelps is one of the top Olympic medalists of all time. Phelps is the most successful and decorated Olympian ever with a total…
September 28, 2023 I’m celebrating one year at the Trevor Project It’s my Trevor Project anniversary today. It’s been exactly one year since I completed one of the most rigorous training programs of my life,…
September 9, 2023 OASIS: the best kept secret in Olentangy Schools If your kids are in the Olentangy Local School District, have you ever heard of OASIS? We had been in the Olentangy school district…
August 2, 2023 Highly sensitive people are angels on earth It’s not easy growing up as a highly-sensitive child (HSC). When parents know our children are HSCs, we can parent gently and help meet…
June 28, 2023 Here are a few of my favorite Spotify playlists Do you ever miss the days of mix tapes and CDs? If I’m being honest, I do. Making mix tapes and CDs for friends…
June 21, 2023 Have you ever wanted to try sensory deprivation? Last Christmas, I gave my husband and daughter a unique experience gift. E, like most guys, can be a little hard to buy for…