Becoming a mother can certainly tip the scales in one direction – often in the direction of exhaustion and overwhelm. This is true for all seasons of motherhood – I can remember thinking that things will get easier as my…
Everyone wants a well-mannered child. But, what do they need to know for this to happen? Parents have so many responsibilities. Two of them are to teach their child right from wrong and how to act. It’s the latter that…
You’ve probably heard that puzzles are good for your child’s mind and cognitive development; in fact, you may have received puzzles as gifts. Honestly, when you have younger kids, it seems that YOU end up putting the puzzle together or…
We all want things to change – we want to change our kids, our spouses, our homes, our body – it can be endless. There is something to be said for being ‘content’ for sure, but when you find the…
Part of being a good parent or one who is intentional in their parenting is teaching your kids to be good people, creating a genuine character that will carry them far in life. The best way to do this is…
Some stress is inevitable, and all of it is not bad. But when stress overwhelms you and affects your quality of life, it’s gone too far. And sometimes, when stress gets to that point, it’s hard to turn things around….
Some moms seem naturally wired to appreciate and enjoy the “little things in life.” Maybe you’re not one of them. Maybe it’s hard for you to find pleasure in small things, and you crave something bigger and more exciting. For…
We can easily become overwhelmed with the behavior of our kids; we get frustrated, feel like a failure and get really angry when they continue to do the things we’ve asked them to stop.
Becoming the mom you want to be is not necessarily an easy task. I talk about this in detail in my book, Becoming the Confident Mom You’ve Always Wanted to Be, our desires are constantly changing, our ideas of what…
Have you ever noticed that kids seem to have a natural pull toward music? I’ve shared how much I enjoy music, how it calms me and centers me – music is good! Music and musical instruments are often a mainstay…
