My Mantra: Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

One Chicago mom shares how this parenting mantra gave her strength while battling years of infertility.

Tanya Findlay is a suburban Chicago mom and yoga instructor. She says her mantra gave her much needed strength while battling years of infertility and several rounds of IVF. This mantra still rings true as a parent to her 4-year-old daughter, in helping to create teachable moments where effort and commitment are required.


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