My 4-year-old daughter and I have been making glitter jars recently. Sometimes we call them “hope jars” and other times “worry jars,” but generally we
“People try to protect their kids from the worst possible thing [in their minds]: fatness.” This blunt and profound statement was made by a local
Countless times per day, we use the mindset of “should-ing”: I shouldn’t have said that, I should be more motivated, I should act differently. Typically,
People often ask how to prevent body image issues or eating disorders. This is perhaps the number one topic I’m asked to speak about when
Healing the relationship between one’s mind and body requires a fair amount of devotion; it is not easy to unlearn all that has been taught
Every few years we’re met with yet another “miracle medication” that promises that goal so many strive for: weight loss. If we look back to
“Just be yourself, nothing else matters.” “As long as you liked it, that’s what’s important.” These are messages that I’ve heard time and time again,
(Note: This piece contains loose references to those who have died by suicide as related to mental health struggles.) We have all heard the quote,
I still remember my favorite dress from my childhood. It had these zany looking buttons, reminding me of wheels in a factory, and it was
I was at an event years ago when one of the hosts proceeded to speak to the guests, honoring the occasion. Following her speech, I
People in my life tend to associate me with two things: “Peter Pan” and doughnuts. For this reason, Chanukah tends to feel exciting, especially with
Years ago—what feels like ages ago—I remember finding an old notebook of mine from a history class I took once upon a time. In the
