The One Thing
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.
Benefits of Music
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!
6 Common Parenting Mistakes

Let’s face it – children don’t come with instruction booklets. Over my years of parenting I’ve had my opportunity to make plenty!
Don’t Rush In
As I enjoy some family time this week and take some time to heal an injured right arm (not suppose to be typing!!), I wanted to share with you a post that was a favorite of you readers a little…
If You Get In A Hole, You Have To Get Yourself Out
By Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC, LCAC
The Four C’s of Parenting
I am often asked what mom’s can do about their misbehaving kids. Moms are desperate for new ideas, I hear it everywhere I go – some miracle cure or potion that will make their kids’ eyes glaze over and be…
The Game Changer – Consequences
Parenting is hard.
Stalled Out?
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” -Chinese proverb
Weekend Reading Just for You!
Here are a few ‘must reads’ from around the web this week. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I just added an option to get my blog posts delivered to your inbox by email! If you…
Falling into the Parent Trap
“The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.”