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Eldest Daughter Syndrome: The Quiet Pressure Every Oldest Daughter Knows
Have you heard Taylor Swift’s new song Eldest Daughter yet? If not, add it to your playlist for later, because whew… she wasn’t subtle with that emotional punch. And Taylor, if you’re reading this, sponsorship inquiries are open. The song touches on something so many women know in their bones: the emotional responsibility placed on…
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The Neuroscience Behind Manifesting Your Best Life Ever
Maybe you’ve heard someone talk about manifesting and thought, “Yeah right, that’s just wishful thinking.” But what if I told you it’s not magic — it’s actually how your brain is wired? As a life coach and mama of two girls, I spend a lot of time helping women navigate the beautiful chaos of life with more confidence, clarity,…
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The Calm Mom’s Guide to Back-to-School Success
Back-to-school season hits like a storm. One minute you’re soaking up late summer nights and lingering slow mornings, and the next you’re thrown into early alarms, half-eaten packed lunches, math worksheets, and a calendar that seems to multiply overnight. If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “There has to be an easier way,” you’re not the only one.…
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CrossFit and Consequences: What No One Tells You When Your Kid Joins CrossFit
About seven months ago, our daughter Olivia asked for a meeting with the gym owners to make a case for herself. She had one request:Let me into the adult CrossFit class. She was turning 11. Now, to be clear, this isn’t some scaled-down version of fitness fun with foam rollers and freeze pops. This is…
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Tornado Warning: She’s the Storm You’ve Been Waiting For
I often {lovingly} refer to my youngest daughter as a tornado. She’s a force to be reckoned with on so many levels, and she always has been. I admire her reckless, carefree spirit—the way she unapologetically commands a room. Strong, fierce, and sometimes a little intimidating, she’s a whirlwind in the best possible way. We…
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Code Word: Potato
If I could give my girls anything, it would be the courage to speak their minds freely—without fear of judgment or consequence. I want them to know the power of their own voices and to trust in the value of what they have to say. But if I’m honest, there have been moments when my…
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Operation Silly Goose
Let me give you a little backstory on what has shaped me into the person I am today. As an Enneagram 1—the “Perfectionist”—and a Virgo (also known for perfectionist tendencies), it probably won’t surprise you that I’m also the oldest of three siblings… which, yes, has only fueled my perfectionist streak. From a young age,…
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Teach Them to Fish
They say if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if you teach him to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. This timeless wisdom highlights the importance of empowering others with the tools, knowledge, and skills to succeed on their own. True impact comes from nurturing self-reliance and…
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The Breaking the Cycle Trauma
“We repeat what we don’t repair” —Unknown As the mother of two young daughters I have worked hard to be the woman that they could always look up to. I wanted to be the mom that they would always be proud of. I have tried to be the person that they needed me to be.…
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The Grief/Guilt Trauma
“You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” Old Chinese proverb I am the oldest of three children. I am five years older than my sister and 10 years older than my brother. When my brother was only 9 months…
