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Happy New School Year!
Posted on September 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
(The first day of Middle School for my GIRL) Arizona started middle school this fall and her responsibilities have increased drastically from her days in elementary school. Because there are more things to organize and remember (read: executive functioning and recall practice in full effect), we have put together a few tools / habits […]
Birthday Season: Let’s Eat Cake!
Posted on June 17, 2019 1 Comment
(Birthday cake for celebration #1) Arizona doesn’t officially turn 13 until tomorrow (June 18) but we’ve already had a few birthday celebrations for her. Because cake is obviously an important aspect of birthday FUN, I am so grateful for companies like Cherrybrook Kitchen who make my life so much easier during times like this! I […]
Big Transitions: My Top 5 Tips
Posted on May 14, 2019 2 Comments
(A Big Change) A few months ago, the adult decision was made to sell our home. Brian (former husband, confidante + co-parent) and I made this decision together. At the forefront of our decision making was: what would be best for our family, and especially for our 12 year old daughter, Arizona. Here’s a fact: […]
Autism Awareness for Jack & Jill
Posted on May 2, 2019 Leave a Comment
(Telling our story) To close out this year’s Autism Awareness Month, Arizona and I did our very first tandem presentation + interactive discussion this past Saturday for Jack & Jill families (Los Angeles Chapter). A girlfriend of mine, who is chapter chair, started talking to me over a year ago about how amazing it would […]
2019: A New Beginning
Posted on January 1, 2019 2 Comments
(Me and my girl wishing you an abundance of JOY and PURPOSE in 2019 and beyond!) I have been a long-time fan of a fresh start (and any opportunity to start anew, really). It could be moving into a new home, a different school experience for my child and even opening the pages of a […]
Launching Soon: An Online Course for Special Needs Families
Posted on November 27, 2018 Leave a Comment
(Coming soon: 2019!) I am so ecstatic to announce the upcoming launch of my first online course: Life Management for Special Needs Families. This course will take families like mine on a 4-week journey in finding joy and balance in their lives. Even in our life’s work of advocating for and supporting our children […]
Spotlight: Enjoy Life Foods
Posted on September 20, 2018 1 Comment
(Gluten free, vegan, nut free brownies? Yes, please!) My journey with food allergies began as soon as Arizona was born. I remembered thinking that a lot of children had allergies but also that a lot of children grew out of them. I was convinced this would also be the case with my daughter. 12 years […]
RCAP Presents: Motherhood, Wellness & Spirituality
Posted on May 8, 2018 Leave a Comment
(Motherhood Conversations) Calling all Mothers! For those of you in the Southern California area (or those of you who would like to come visit us for the weekend), please join me and Dr. Mimi Nartey as we co-host a day retreat for Mothers: As Mother’s Day approaches, we are all in need of a day […]
7 Top Tips for Self-Care ….
Posted on April 16, 2018 Leave a Comment
(My new handbook is available now!) My journey with self-care started years and years ago, long before I became a mother. I grew to understand that taking care of myself is NOT selfish and that by doing so, I would be more available to my loved ones in deeper, more meaningful ways. It’s so much […]
Conscious Coaching with Suzi Lula
Posted on January 30, 2018 Leave a Comment
(With my teacher, Suzi Lula) I am a firm believer: I teach what I most need to learn. Even more so, I believe that GOOD COACHES, have great coaches. We are equally teaching and learning at the same time; equally comfortable in both a student AND teacher role. In other words, I can be humble […]
