After two years of tutoring young readers through AmeriCorps, I thought I was closing that chapter. But as I packed up my materials and said goodbye to my students, I realized that I didn’t want to stop. I loved the connection, the joy, the small moments of growth that came from sitting beside a child as they learned to trust themselves as a reader.

So instead of walking away, I found a way to carry that work forward. This summer, I’m blending my background in health coaching with my passion for literacy and offering something new: Cardinal Literacy Coaching: Reading with Confidence.

Because learning to read isn’t just about decoding words, it’s about building confidence, one small step at a time.

Looking for wellness habits that are good for both your body and the planet? In honor of Earth Day, this blog explores simple, sustainable swaps you can make at home—from composting and using cloth napkins to shopping local and reducing waste. These easy changes support your health, simplify your routines, and help create a cleaner, greener future—without needing to overhaul your entire lifestyle.

Looking for a simple way to build strength and support healthy aging—without the gym? Here’s how I’ve been making my daily walks more effective (and more empowering) with just one small tweak.

One of the biggest lessons I learned is that healing—whether for a patient or a caregiver—happens in small, intentional steps.

Physical activity and fitness can be fun and involve the entire family. It can be a great way to bond, create memories, and stay active. Here are 50 ideas on how you can stay more active with the family.

Start the new year off right, by getting your check-ups scheduled.

Health and wellness coaching is a collaborative and engaging process between a trained and certified professional, and a client seeking change in some aspect of their health and wellness.

It has been a LONG winter.