I walked into the room and looked around -- all evidence of my “baby” seemed to have vanished. In its place was a bed with sheets, pillows and a quilt and a little more space to play. I realized that the baby had left the building and there was now a little girl living in our midst. Read More...

The holidays can get hectic and stressful, as we all know. I think what gets us through and helps us enjoy through the pressure and madness is tradition and family (if not family of origin, then family of choice). But does continuing, creating or melding traditions just add more pressure? Read More...

One of the aspects that I’ve loved about learning a new hobby and skill is living some of what I help my clients do -- listen to your instincts, have fun with life, and “just do it!” Read More...

Something we all need is courage. Whether in parenting (courage to let our children soar, while risking that they may fall), in our relationships (courage to be open hearted though we may get hurt), or in our careers (courage to dig deep into our strengths and weaknesses in order to leap to the next level), we need and use this virtue every day. Read More...

For many of us, the approach of autumn marks a new beginning of one kind or another. For those of us who are parents, it may be a new school or new schedule. But it may also mark the decision to take the next leap at work, start a new hobby or skill, or make another significant change to your life. Read More...

How do you actually stay “in the flow” when there is so much going on around you? Errands to run, kids to get ready, work to juggle, places to go, people to see?!?! Sometimes that is when the “flow” seems furthest away, and yet it is also when you need it the most. Read More...

I was just working on this website, adding a new Resources page for my newsletter archive, articles and links, when I was suddenly reminded of the importance of embracing life every day. Read More...

On the 4th of July, our thoughts naturally gravitate towards thoughts of independence -- usually that of our country and what it means for us as citizens. But I want to challenge you to think about independence in another way as well - that of our growing children and how it affects us as individuals. Read More...

How do we know we’re succeeding as parents when we don’t have guidelines to refer to? Read More...

How many professional women have become full-time moms and thought, “So what exactly is my job now? How will I know I’m successful at this? Am I no longer (insert previous career title here)?” Read More...

While the women I come into contact with personally and professionally would rarely change a thing about having a family - they are full of joy about becoming a mother and adore their children - they do not always love the other changes in their lives that accompany Baby moving in. And they are often a little embarrassed to admit it. Read More...

Through this blog, I will explore aspects of work-life balance, major transitions in women’s lives, the challenges of the entrepreneur and “mompreneur,” and themes of balance, success and freedom. Read More...