Feel Good Stories

Protecting kids from toxic stress during the Coronavirus pandemic

Stream of Consciousness: Coronavirus, Theatre and Moving On

10 Things to Smile About: February 2020

Pros and cons of a solo parenting vacay

Stream of consciousness Friday: When life feels heavy

Healthy & yummy skillet frittata

Protecting kids from toxic stress during the Coronavirus pandemic March 18, 2020
While kids may not be at high risk for contracting the coronavirus, they need to be protected in other ways. My two boys were in school last Friday and now, mere days later, we’re holed up indoors homeschooling and working remotely. The speed at which this pandemic is moving and the domino effect it’s having […]
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Tulips in the dirt March 14, 2020
This isn’t how I envisioned my weekend. My sister was supposed to travel from D.C. to watch my older son perform the lead role in our community theatre’s rendition of Mary Poppins Jr. scheduled for 2 p.m. today. My younger son and I should be on our way to a soccer game right now in […]
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Stream of Consciousness: Coronavirus, Theatre and Moving On March 12, 2020
I woke up last night at 3:14 a.m. to my cat’s meow. He wanted a snack. When I laid back down, my mind started spinning with all types of thoughts. I was about to type “worries’ instead of “thoughts,” but I wouldn’t really say I’m worried as much as perplexed and anxious about unknowns. Coronavirus […]
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Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie March 11, 2020
If wild blueberries aren’t part of your eating regimen, what are you waiting for? One way to battle the woes of the world and the stresses of life is to eat healthy and take care of one’s body. I love a delicious, nutritious smoothie, especially those that are easy to whip up in a few […]
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10 Things to Smile About: February 2020 March 4, 2020
Intentionally naming 10 things that made me smile during a month’s time is something that keeps me forging ahead. It’s easy to get bogged down in the negative woes of the world and our own personal narratives, but each month as I scroll through the photos of my phone, I find plenty for which I […]
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