We all start out listening to our own internal compass. If Great Aunt Mary wants us to hug her, and we don’t want to, we won’t. If a movie is too loud, we will cry, hide, or just walk out. If we want to wear our favorite Dora the Explorer pajamas everyday, no amount of criticism will … Read more…
I am in Costa Rica, getting ready to zip line over the canopy of trees and I am NERVOUS. I’ve got my harness and helmet on, feeling the natural fear of being VERY high up and doing something very unnatural to humans. I tell myself, “freaking out is a choice”. I access my logic with … Read more…
Life is pretty good, right? You’ve got a lovely family, meaningful work, but you’d like to turn the volume up on your life. One way to improve your life is to study successful people. Find someone you admire and pay close attention to WHY you like them so much. I recently attended a memorial service … Read more…
My son was leaving to go camping for 3 nights in Yosemite with his friends. I have been SO GOOD about not worrying or micromanaging, like seriously, they don’t even have a camping reservation. Ever since I started doing research into the skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression in teens, I’ve been much more cautious … Read more…
Today’s question comes from a Mom of a teenager: Q – I know friends can be a big influence on teenagers. How can I still be a strong influence on my teen? A – For this answer I turned to the experts. Those who have made their careers (and earn big money) motivating, influencing and … Read more…
As Moms we ask a lot of ourselves. We want to be great at mothering, cooking, friendships, work, home maintenance, health, family dinners, you name it….we want to be good at it. If our Mom always kept a clean house, we think we should too. If our neighbor is always heading out for a jog … Read more…
Are you hearing about dress code violations at your kid’s school? Dress code in schools is a hot topic! Use it as a teachable moment to have these 4 conversations with your teen. Click here to watch the video. Like it or not, how you look sends a message. Are you sending the message you … Read more…
Emotions run high as the year comes to a close We expect kids to be excited and enthusiastic for the relaxed days of summer: sleeping in, no homework or lunches to make. woo-hoo! So when friendship changes happen, kids can get upset. Your best friend that you’ve been with all year, suddenly wants to hang … Read more…
…and I’m freaking out….is usually the sentence that follows when Moms come to me with this situation. In order to help your teenager in this situation, you’ve got to coach yourself first and step out of FUTURIZING & CATASTROPHIZING. It is very common for parents to imagine the worst case scenario: “He’s going to be … Read more…
5 Questions every morning to give you clarity and intention.
5 Questions every evening to give you satisfaction and gratitude.
This is the best way to get you in the driver’s seat of your life.