Have you ever found yourself in a very toxic pattern with your child? Maybe it is a constant power struggle, a battle of wills, talking back, not listening, yelling…the list goes on and on. How do you get out of it? This first part can be very tricky, until you understand what I am going…
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I have heard from a lot of moms of teens lately, so I knew I needed to address this age group in this week’s blog. I’ve gotten calls, emails and found myself in conversations with parents who are struggling to connect with their teen. Here are 5 steps you can take to connect with your…
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I read an update yesterday that literally took my breath away. My dear friend’s daughter was hit by a car four weeks ago and has been in a coma ever since with no real signs of improvement. Her post said they are at the stage now where they need to make the agonizing decision about…
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This past week, my colleague and I presented our teacher’s inservice on mindfulness to a group of preschool teachers. We shared with them many activities they can use to teach mindfulness to their 3- and 4-year-olds. The teachers loved what we shared with them, and I want to share some things here with you as…
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Think back to the last time you were in a bad mood. Do you think it was “caused” by something around you that was going on? Chances are, you probably do. But I’m going to share a story that will illustrate that it is actually the exact opposite of what you might think. Our bad…
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This past week, both of my sons had plans with their friends. I took this beautiful opportunity to take my 13-year-old daughter to see the movie Eighth Grade. This is a film all about the awkwardness of middle school and the common challenges that kids in middle school face. The movie is rated R, which…
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Some children have just begun school, and many are getting ready to head back, so now is a great time to think about creating a plan to make this school year a success! A few weeks to a few days before plan: Several weeks to a few days before your child’s first day, it is…
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I don’t know if you do, but I’ve been following P!nk as she has travelled through Australia on her current tour. As a working mom, she has been very inspiring to me. I love how she is taking her children on tour with her as she continues to do what she loves – perform. P!nk’s…
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No matter how hard you try, it is impossible to be grateful and depressed. ~ Robert Holden The other day my teenage daughter was feeling mopey, down and basically hormonal. She had no energy and could find nothing fun or exciting in her day. I tried everything I could think of to help…
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This has been quite a full month of travel for me. I spent almost a week in Phoenix with my older son at an indoor volleyball tournament. Then after a week at home, we were in Florida for a week at another tournament. We are now home for about a week before we leave again…
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