As I sit here on 09/13, it’s hard not to ignore the achy feeling in my calves. (Yes, four days later!) When I stand up and walk, each step reminds me of the 2,200 odd steps I completed a couple of nights ago at the Memorial Stair Climb in honor of the firefighters who sacrificed their lives on 9/11. Each twinge of pain makes me smile. First, I smile because I remember when 2,200 stairs would have cost me a week in bed of reduced activity, pain, fog, and isolation. A day or so

What is parenting? What constitutes a “good” parent? Let's work this out. Is it schlepping all over town forking out hundreds of dollars, giving our children more than some adults can afford? Cell phones, happy meals, $60 shoes at 5. TVs, toys, abundance. Is it doing and giving that we should focus on when raising our kids? Is that being a good parent? While it is not wrong to live the good life, and we certainly want to provide for our children, it's not the material things

Spoiler Alert: INCLUDES FREE DOWNLOADS! Today marks the end of my kiddos' first week of school, and I couldn't be happier to have them back. They are also happy to be back! I can tell they are more relaxed and fulfilled at the end of the day than when they were trapped inside all day on electronics. Being around their friends and learning new skills is so healthy! Not to mention, it's nice to have peace and quiet at home to work. But every year can also bring anxiety around t