Parenting involves two key components: 1. The Joyful Journey Parenting is filled with joys – the connection, milestones of growth, shared adventures, closeness, and the enjoyment of doing things together. It’s an opportunity to appreciate your child’s or...
Parents, it can feel like a shock to the system when you’ve experienced a close connection with your kids, only to encounter an abrupt disconnect during their adolescent years. This phase often feels like a push-and-pull dynamic: “I need my space, and I don’t need...
Giving kids choices within your value system decreases anxiety and constant power struggles. Have you been using choices and still finding that your kids are resisting—leading to power struggles caused by protest, pushback, or dismissal? Here are some great tips to...
What is your non-negotiable? It is helpful to know what stresses you, being self-aware in knowing your vulnerabilities. What are the top 3 things that stress you? kids school work morning or bedtime routines teenagers: group of friends, sense of entitlement,...
Today, let’s look at something that’s often overlooked in the demands and busyness of our lives – holding space for ourselves. It’s an intimate practice to be seen, heard, known, and understood. Instead of looking or waiting to have this from...
I’ve been reminded lately about something we often overlook in our fast-paced lives: our energy levels. It’s interesting how they impact our daily experiences and overall well-being. Let me share my thoughts on why it’s so crucial to understand and...