Lately there has been some immature Mama Drama happening among my group of mama friends. Sadly, it all started on a social media parenting app, and it got me thinking a lot about how to handle things such as...
My son was born in Indonesia - the world's largest archipelago and fourth most populous country. To my husband and me, it might as well be a deserted island. We were in the midst of foreign surroundings with our...
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
It’s my birthday (again!)—and with each year, my wish stays the same, but grows even stronger: I want to train 10,000 leaders so that 10 million kids have access to yoga and the skills they need to succeed in...
Becoming a mother is a deeply emotional journey and the learning curve is steep and rapid. I was not unprepared. I took every class I could find postpartum and still found myself googling a thousand different oddities that I...
This Father's Day, as we honor the men who guide, protect, and inspire us, it's essential to reflect on the qualities that define healthy masculinity. In today's rapidly changing world, boys and young men face unique challenges in understanding...
Moving to the Bay Area has been a very socially humbling experience.
I always thought I was good at making friends, but it turns out I’ve relied heavily on my husband’s easygoing nature and the built-in friends that came with...
As a new first-time mom, I found myself doing everything for my son. It just happened, and I did not even notice at first that I lost myself. I was so wrapped up in putting my son first and...
I have three good friends from college who I never see and barely speak to. We do group texts during football season when our college team is playing or when someone has a baby, but besides that, we glean...
When you’re pregnant, everyone says life will change. I remember people telling me that and thinking, “Duh... I know. We’ve waited and worked hard to get pregnant. We’re ready!” But no matter how ready you think you are, no...























