Mothers are the world’s best jugglers: family, work, money—they seem to do it all. However, all that responsibility can often leave moms feeling overstretched and stressed out.
For The Moments When Life Disappoints
Life is definitely not fair. This is a well-known fact. You probably heard an adult tell you this when you were a kid. Things very often do not turn out the way we planned or hoped. Often times, we must develop an alternate plan or goals for ourselves.
Encouragement for Single Parents
If you are a single parent, I want to encourage you to reach out for support from family and friends or even a trained therapist.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 3
Where is that parenting manual now? Teaching our children how to accept and overcome disappointment are valuable and essential life skills.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 2
Where is that parenting manual now? Your integrity is at stake, and so is your children’s respect for you.
Parenting: Where is That Manual? – Part 1
Where is that manual now? Your child can rise to expectations, if those are clear, realistic and attainable.
Ease the Back to School Butterflies
As summer comes to an end, you may notice your kids asking more questions about going back to school. The start of a new school year may also bring on a case of butterflies about all the upcoming changes. Kids may feel worried about having a new teacher, finding friends … Read More
Ease the Back to School Butterflies
As summer comes to an end, you may notice your kids are asking more questions about going back to school and may even have some butterflies about all the upcoming changes. Kids may feel worried about having a new teacher, finding friends to sit with at lunch, or even if … Read More
Music and Influence: “Boomerang” by Jojo Siwa
It can be difficult to find positive messages and role models for kids today. They’re bombarded by social media and celebrities, so it is refreshing to find someone in their peer group creating catchy music and videos that also send a message of inclusion, acceptance, and self-confidence. Check out the … Read More
The Power of Play
Kids look like small adults. At times, they may even sound like mini grownups–especially when they get a little sassy or parrot back a parents’ own words to them. External resemblance aside, kids process things much differently from adults. Kids’ brains haven’t matured to the same place that an adult … Read More
