Even after having a regular mindful meditation practice for three years, I can still struggle with stress. Recently, I was […]
Blog Post by Michelle Puster
Second Arrow
In my recovery from parenting burnout, I learned an invaluable truth. That when I was struggling, it wasn’t because I […]
Managing Stress Amidst the Riptide of Emotions
It’s often easy to be unaware of our stress levels, how much stress we carry and how it is impacting […]
Perfectionism is Sly, Crafty, & Cunning
For years, I did not admit that I was a perfectionist. I saw people I loved strangled by perfectionism, and […]
Social Support for Depression
Depression is uniquely painful for its ability to keep us in isolation. Depression is like a dark cunning character in […]
Struggling to be Present
Struggling to be present amidst life’s chaos? For most of my life, I lived with my mind in the past […]
Overcoming Parenting Triggers when Feeling Stuck
Most mornings, things moved quickly in my house with five of us trying to get ready and get out the […]
I’m In the Negative Thought Spiral
When I have conflicts with my partner, my thoughts can get very negative and unhelpful. This has improved a lot […]
Playful Parenting: Navigating Sibling Fights
When I see my kids fighting it’s hard not to get caught in reactive anger and just try to shut […]
Flipping the Script on your Child’s Behavior:
Is My Child Being Bad or Just Having a Hard Time When referring to a child’s behavior, in our culture, […]
Parenting Challenges:
When We Love Our Kids BUT Struggle to Like Them We all have parenting challenges. One of the most painful […]
Embracing Guilt
For several years, I was stuck in depression and burnout, leaving me regularly on edge and rigid about almost everything. […]