“Calm down.” “Just relax.” Do people really think it’s that simple?  Why are friends and family always telling you to calm down or relax as if you are choosing to be anxious?  Has saying “calm down” ever really helped anyone?  I doubt it. Luckily, there are a few quick and easy tricks to dialing down […]

It’s summer in Houston which can only mean one thing – it’s HOT!  While scorching temps are tough on everyone, it can be especially hard for new moms who depend on the neighborhood park or walk around the block for some adult interaction.  Here are some tips for staying cool while combatting social isolation, designed […]

It’s been about a month since I shared the new Calm Living website with my friends and family.  In that time I have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback and support I’ve received.  There were tons of people in my address list who did not even know I was a psychologist!    A lot of the […]

So many of life’s disagreements come down to poor communication.  Why are people so bad at communicating with each other?  Maybe they’re worried about hurting someone’s feelings, maybe they’re trying to sound smarter by using better vocabulary, or maybe they’re not quite sure what they want to say.  Whatever the reason, here are some quick […]

These days, moms are constantly being pulled in a million directions, and it can be hard to strike the right balance.  You may be struggling to find balance between: work and personal life things you WANT to do and things you feel you SHOULD do time for others and time for yourself If you’re like […]