”I’m speaking.” A phrase made famous during the vice presidential debate by Senator Kamala Harris. A phrase that has taken on a life of its own in memes, jokes, banter, and comebacks. I’ve thought a lot about that phrase.
”I’m...
As if parenting didn’t feel challenging enough, along came 2020. As a mother of 2 young children and a pediatrician, this year’s events have kept my head spinning both professionally and on the home front. Although the coronavirus may...
I am a proud American voter. My birthday is November 8, and I remember being crushed in 1996 when my 18th birthday fell several days AFTER the presidential election. However, as soon as I turned 18, I registered to...
Wildfires are environmentally devastating. Sometimes, they also steal homes and livelihoods. They are a part of Colorado living.
Click on this link to see a photo of a wildfire breaking out in Glenwood Canyon: White Water Rafting, LLC- Photo
Feeling Helpless
I grew...
As a mother, I have to speak up. Those little eyes are looking at me. Watching me. Waiting for my movement. Ready to hear my thoughts and feel my reassurances that they will be ok, that I will be ok. That life for them will be as I promised, beautiful. My son is moving closer to being a teenager; he hears and understands so much more than we give him credit for or want to believe he can. He's watching me, I can feel it.
In December, my husband and I went to a white elephant party. We ended up with a gag gift unlike any I had seen before: three giant industrial rolls of Charmin toilet paper and a stand. No one wanted...
One of the unique characteristics that separates humans from animals is our ability to be kind, compassionate and caring.
However, when faced with fear, uncertainty, and stress, the tendency for many humans is to revert back to animalistic behavior. To...
On Sunday, March 8th, we will celebrate International Women’s Day. For over 100 years, groups around the world have united in celebrating the many achievements of women. A unifying, non-partisan event, International Women’s Day is a day for action...
Over four years ago, my sister, Tara, and I started to brainstorm resources we could bring to moms in our city. She had just moved to Colorado Springs from Iowa, and as a mom in a new city, she...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
