A New Way To Do New Year’s
December 30, 2019 No Comments
There is something about looking out at the promise of a New Year that gets us thinking about hope. And growth. And the sparkle of
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Holiday Survival Guide: The Self-Care Check-In
December 16, 2019 No Comments
Oftentimes, feelings of overwhelm and anxiety can creep up on us, quietly lurking in the background… until “Bam!” We’re suddenly overcome with feelings of stress,
The Six Parenting Principles
December 10, 2019 No Comments
In my latest book, Parenting Right From The Start, I have shared the 12 Parenting Principles (pg 119). These 12 principles were designed to
Divorce as a Parent: Navigating Rough Waters – Captaining The S.S. Divorce
November 25, 2019 No Comments
Separation. Divorce. You didn’t set out for this to happen, but here you are. And in addition to coming to terms with your own
Let it Be: Reframing What Achievement Looks Like – My Latest Article on EcoParent!
August 11, 2019 No Comments
I remember stepping on the ice for my very first figure skating lesson when I was six years old. They lined us up at the
Here’s To Dads With “Bonus” Children
June 16, 2019 No Comments
When my marriage ended, I actually thought I just might stay single forever. My thinking was that this would be easier. Mostly because I really
The Lemonade Effect: New Article on EcoParent!
May 23, 2019 No Comments
“I love lemons. When I’m sick, they’re my go-to, squeezed in my honey-laced peppermint tea. When I’m sampling the first fruits of summer’s harvest, a
Be It Resolved: A Post For A New Year
January 17, 2019 No Comments
Be it resolved that as a mama, I choose love… As a parent life is a little bit like navigating the climb up a steep
Don’t Retire Too Soon: Parenting During The Adolescent Years
November 6, 2018 No Comments
That day. Oh that day. The day you turned around and realized you had an adolescent. Not a baby, not a preschooler, not a