It may be the wisdom that naturally comes with age, my increased life experiences, or the constantly evolving positive mindset that I’ve been working on for years now. But, lately, I’ve been particularly attuned to the thoughts of gratitude that run through my mind on a daily basis. Even more surprising, is that it is […]
Help Your Child Manage Their Emotions. First, Identify + Express Your Own.
As I’ve gotten older (and wiser), I’ve come to learn that some of the traits I had been most proud of for so many years are the very ones that are to my detriment. I believed that when I was upset or angry, brushing it off and moving on was not only helpful, but healthy. […]
Talk Less. Smile More. An Effective Parenting Approach with Teens (That Will Enable You to 🍺🍷🍩 Less)
This weekend is a big weekend. My 16-year old daughter and I are away together – something we haven’t done in I don’t remember how long. It’s big for her because we are looking at colleges. It’s big for me because this much uninterrupted quality time together with my teenage daughter has the potential to […]
Parent the Child You Have, Not the One You Wish You Had
This morning, as my husband and I were walking our dog, we passed two boys playing catch on their front lawn. I looked at my husband and smiled. Inside, I felt a little ache for him. As an athlete and a lover of sports, I know he secretly wished that our girls had that same […]
