Lana* was going crazy trying to get her daughter Olivia* to stick with a homework routine. She couldn’t understand why it was so hard to just get it done! She tried sitting down with her right after school, but hours later, after cajoling, bribing, reminding, she would only be half way though. So Lana let … Read more…
I’m offering a free call about the important five life lessons girls can learn from friendship drama (it’s going to be SO GOOD, check it out and sign up!) but it also got me thinking, you can learn these life lessons from work stress, parenting, or any kind of relationship challenge. Five Life Lessons Take … Read more…
“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” Walter Scott Nobody likes being lied to but when we lie to ourselves it creates a lot of confusion and discontent. We get the feeling that something is wrong, but we can’t pin point exactly what it is. Before we can improve … Read more…
I confess, I keep making the same parenting mistake. My problem is I love, LOVE. I love cuddles and affection, I want everyone to be happy all the time, including myself. The first time I learned there was a negative consequence for my constant quest for peace and love was substitute teaching. (Every pregnant Mama … Read more…
Did you buy a powerball ticket? I cannot wrap my brain around 929.9 million or however much money it is now. It’s such a ridiculous amount of money I can’t even conceive of what I would do with it. That feeling of confusion and overwhelm is how kids and teens feel amounts from $500. – $5,000. It’s … Read more…
When my kids were little, I spent a lot of time in the Land of Crazy. It felt like the quality of my days was completely in the hands of my child. Would I get to have any “me time”? Depends on the nap. Would we get to run errands? Depends on her mood. Would … Read more…
I love a fresh start. I love the potential and possibilities that January 1st brings. Before you set your new year’s resolutions for 2016, think about these five things to set yourself up for sustainable success that lasts past February. Reflect on 2015. Nobody likes doing this but it’s a valuable first step. Take a … Read more…
I just assumed that all Moms go crazy at Christmastime. That OVERWHELM is the default mental state if you are raising children in December. It never dawned on me that it was an OPTION. I was out walking my dog, trying to regain sanity while my brain popped like popcorn: “gift for teacher”, “toy for toy drive”, … Read more…
It was a tough day at my son’s volleyball tournament. Something was off. The team wasn’t gelling. You couldn’t point to one player or one problem, but they were not “in the zone” and we all knew it. During the last game, something clicked. Suddenly everything was working, the players were quick, effective, and enjoying … 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.