Raising Resilience Daily
From routines to resilience—raising leaders every day.
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I grew up in sports. My childhood was a rotation of practices, games, tournaments, and team dinners. And with every season came a new coach; each one with their own style, their own expectations, and their own way of shaping a group of kids who were still figuring out who they were. Some coaches were…
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There’s something uniquely wild about having a kid with a birthday near the holidays. It’s like the universe said, “Hey, you know what this mom needs? A logistical puzzle disguised as a celebration.” Because suddenly, a simple birthday party becomes a full-blown strategy session: And that’s before you even get to the nap times, the…
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The holidays always come in fast and loud.Everyone feels it; the chaos, the schedules, the nonstop motion. It’s not unique to my family, but this year I finally paused long enough to look at our calendar. Two full weeks off school… and exactly one day without something planned. One. And here’s the thing:Those planned moments…
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A little bit heavier today, but hey, this blog is a real life. Sometimes that life is freaking heavy… Some days, life hands you a moment that stops you in your tracks — a moment that snaps everything into perspective so sharply it almost stings. This week, a friend’s husband is undergoing his fourth brain…
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Let me tell you about the MVP of our household. It doesn’t wear a jersey. It doesn’t drive carpool. It doesn’t even talk back (thank goodness). But it does keep us on track, on time, and—most importantly—on the same page. It’s our display calendar. With two kids in elementary school, multiple sports, my own work…
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Kids grow up. Families expand. And suddenly, “extended family” doesn’t just mean your parents or siblings; it means cousins, their kids, and the ripple effect of generations gathering together. The calendar fills with birthdays, reunions, and traditions that have been carried for decades. But then come the sports. Because we are a sports family. And…
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Thanksgiving week. The house is a disaster zone: dishes piled high, leftovers crammed into the fridge, and decorations half-falling off the mantle. And you know what? I let it be. Because when you’re a hockey mom, the holiday chaos doesn’t end with turkey and pie. It rolls right into a Friday-Saturday-Sunday tournament out of town.…
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Let’s just start here: I haven’t written in a while. Not because I didn’t want to. Not because I didn’t have anything to say. But because life; real, messy, beautiful, relentless life; has been happening at full speed. And something had to give. This time, it was this new adventure. I used to think routines…
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Let’s talk about mom guilt. Not the kind that comes from forgetting picture day or serving microwaved chicken nuggets for dinner (again). I’m talking about the guilt that creeps in when you say no to plans, skip a get-together, or don’t RSVP to the group text because your brain is fried and your calendar looks…
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My daughter is 8. And she has tryouts this week. And I am; no exaggeration – gosh darn nervous. Why? Because I want her to do her best. Because I want her to feel proud. Because I want her to see that all those hours of practice, all those moments of focus and effort, meant something. But…
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