Messages to All of us From the Cornell News
For those of you who don’t know, my son is [...]
Turning your Pain into Purpose
I can easily take myself back to that moment that [...]
I have to be doing something right
My mom told me I need to start noticing what [...]
The Unsolicited Advice Survival Guide
I’ve been a mom for over 20 years. My son [...]
Please Don’t Give Up
It is so fascinating to me as a mom to [...]
What I Didn’t Learn From Driving
Almost every time I drive a car, I end up [...]
Homecoming – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
It is homecoming season at school. I currently have one [...]
The Trap of Unrelenting Standards
Somehow Seth and I are raising three overachievers. Achievers who [...]
Anxiety Makes No Sense
As I write this, I’m backstage at auditions for the [...]
Back to school tips from my family to yours!
A lot of your kids are already back to school. [...]
You Don’t Have To Know
I was on stage crew for the musical my freshman [...]
What We’ve Learned in 21 years of Marriage
September 3, 2026, Seth and I celebrate 21 years [...]
A Summer Of Lessons
In about a week I will be a senior in [...]
The On Call Mom
When I was working as a therapist, we would take [...]
When Is Grit Worth It?
The “sent” section of my inbox is full of submissions [...]
Boundaries are a Blessing
My daughter Ella started out the boundaries conversation in her [...]
All About Boundaries
When I’m with other people for too long, I get [...]
What I Brought Home from Vacation besides Laundry
I have been talking to my husband Seth for years [...]
Dare to Dream
It will come as no surprise to anyone that I’m [...]
Summertime Mom Mode
I am deep into summer mode. I know that some [...]