How’s your summer going? Warm weather, lazy days, and popsicles? Or is it more like, “It’s my turn!” “Give it back!” “Let me have it!” “STOP IT!” “MOOOOMMMM!” With kids and parents spending more time together, sibling fights can be another hallmark of summer. The petty arguments over nothing important can drive parents bonkers. … Read more…
Sometimes life sucks. People are mean, Teachers make dumb mistakes, Bosses are blind, and our family pushes our buttons. When you or your kids are feeling down in the dumps, it’s important to give yourself permission to feel it. Take a break from blaming & complaining and LABEL THE FEELING: mad, sad, embarrassed, frustrated, disappointed, … Read more…
Somehow we Moms have bought into the idea that because we have the opportunity to “do it all”, we should not only “do everything” but do everything well and at the same time! There is an expectation, perpetuated by the media, but also by ourselves, to contribute to the family finances, keep a tidy … Read more…
I work with a lot of supermoms. They would never call themselves super, though, they are more likely to call themselves failures. They are measuring their success by how much they accomplish in a day. But we are living in a time where the expectations on what Mom “should” accomplish in a day are very … Read more…
Sarah was exhausted. No matter how many activities she scheduled for her son, he always wanted more. She worried about overbooking him (and herself) but every time they had a day at home, he ended up climbing the walls and driving her crazy. Julie was frustrated. At home, her daughter was exuberant and talkative, but … Read more…
I love the fresh start of the new year. My kids and I are pulling out our vision boards and magazines and dreaming and about an even more ideal life. Right now, my list of resolutions is so long it’s likely none of them will come true. So while I choose which ones to focus … Read more…
News of the shooting in Newtown, CT. is vibrating through my body. I can feel the weight of it: the suffering, fear, shock, desperation, anger, and grief. It shows up in me as real, physical pain: stomach ache, headache, tension in my neck, jaw, abdomen, crushing chest, and a feeling like boiling blood I know … Read more…
“I need some money and I need it now. I don’t care what I have to do, just please hire me. I’ll do anything.” Does that make you want to hire me? If so, help-a-holics anonymous might be your next stop. Most people are turned off by desperation. Just like that kid sophmore year that … Read more…
When you were little, you knew EXACTLY who you were and what was right for you. You were on a mission: you were alert, focused, intent, but your body was relaxed. If someone tried to keep you from accomplishing your goal, you screamed. In fact you didn’t let anything or anyone stand in your way. … 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.