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Was I the Worst Mother Ever?
An article for Psycom.net. Summer camp had just begun, and it was the first hot day of the year. The air outside looked wavy. I strapped my baby daughter into her car seat and kissed her chubby cheeks. Chelsea was impish and just shy of one year. She looked up at me...
10 Fun and Nostalgic Gifts Just for You
An article for Psycom.net Remembering the past can spark joy and help us feel calm and connected. Treat yourself to a walk down memory lane (we dare you not to smile) with these ’80s and ’90s-themed goodies that bring all the feels. Read the Entire Article on...
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The Growth is in the Fear: A Conversation with Julia Haart for Literary Mama
Julia Haart is the CEO, co-owner, and chief creative officer of the talent media agency Elite World Group. She was the creative director for La Perla and started her own shoe brand a week after escaping from her ultra-Orthodox sect of Judaism, known as “Yeshivishe” or...
The Santa Scheme: How I Kept the Magic Alive for Another Year (Zibby Mag)
“Mommy, the internet said Santa is fake,” my eight-year-old child cried over the phone as I drove back from my teenager’s soccer game late last year. Apparently, a quick Google search had yielded the answer: “As adults, we know Santa Claus isn't real, but many of us...
What Happens if Anxiety Goes Untreated
Chronic, untreated anxiety is linked to panic attacks, depression, substance abuse, brain fog and other serious issues. Don’t put off treatment. Here is what to know. Read the Entire Article on Psycom.net
Face the Monster: A Conversation with Tiffanie Drayton
Why Can Anxiety Increase at Night
What might be causing your nighttime anxiety and how to keep it in check, so you can get some sleep. If you wake up at night or have trouble falling asleep, you aren’t alone in your misery. You might be experiencing nighttime anxiety, a condition that affects people...
Why Are Teens So Tired? How to Amp Up Sleep and Fight Exhaustion (Your Teen for Parents)
Last school year, my 16-year-old kept super late study hours. When I popped into her room to say goodnight, I’d find her analyzing class notes with her friend over FaceTime. I’ve long accepted that her high school study habits differ from mine, so I allowed this...
Connecting to Find Her Voice: A Review of Zibby Owen’s Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature
Zibby Owens’s memoir, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, is the tale of an award-winning podcaster, publisher, and media company CEO weathering hardships that many of us have faced — the loss of loved ones, suffering through depression, and navigating a...
