How are you? Like, really how are you? It has been a hot second since I wrote to you. I was feeling stuck. Not literally where my hands...

Have you ever taken a chance at something that you never thought you could? Have you put aside all the reasons you shouldn’t do something...

On Memorial Day we remember the fallen. Memorial Day is to honor the sacrifices made by those who serve our country. Today I honor the...

They say put your best foot forward, or is it– your best picture forward? The reality is , our best foot is often ugly. And you can’t...

Almost a year ago, our world as we knew it changed. We were introduced to COVID-19. We had NO idea what was ahead of us. People started...

As you walk into your house, screaming at the top of your lungs, grunting and cursing the world– your pet greets you with its tail...

Here we are at mile 26 with .2 left to go in the marathon that is 2020. We made it this far in a race we never consented to or signed up...

We didn’t come this far to only come this far. We still have more in us. We pulled our big girl panties up, we pushed ahead, and we kept...

Holidays going on, pandemic STILL going on, virtual shopping going on x 1000, and my FACE going on everywhere! I wish there was an OFF...

Every post I see is about Thanksgiving, being grateful or an interjection of everyone’s expert two cents on how to deal with this wonky...

So much change is going on! Schedules are fluid and in uproars! Holidays are upon us and it is a PANDEMIC! There was an election- A.K.A....

Dear anyone trying to understand how to talk to their kids about the elections, As Americans we have the privilege to vote. With that...

I am blessed to see the world through your pure and innocent eyes. You see humanity selflessly with love and kindness. When you look in...

You showed up when I least expected you. I thought you only happened to other people. I respected you and the capacity of your strength....

Move it or lose it, right? So, I moved it... to Asheville. Ever feel like you are in jeopardy of losing yourself? The kind of lost that...

As a kid, I envisioned the picture perfect ideal of a mother, as Donna Reed from the black and white sitcom my mom watched, called The...

Are you too tired to exercise? Not sure how to navigate through this pandemic? Feel like you can't keep your shiFt together? Or are you...

Dear Dr. Dara, Since the pandemic my child’s attitude has changed. She is upset and angry. She is not excited to start school next week...

It feels like deja vu! This was the hot topic last spring helping kids cope with missing graduations and end of the year festivities. And...

Dear Dr. Dara, I feel guilt and shame to write this to you. I am a tired mom and feeling burnt out as a parent. I feel like a bad mom!...