We all want to grow up happy, well-adjusted children who find their way in the world. The “parenting” world is meant to inspire our journey as big people in the shepherding of our littles along such a path. Yet, while it is true that being informed in the raising up of your children can be […]
“Several years ago, I met a 12-year-old boy who had developed severe anxiety following a break-in at his family’s home while they were away on vacation. To cope with his alarm about this intrusion and his worry about a potential recurrence, he became obsessed with home safety, particularly with checking the locks. This developed into […]
I don’t apologize to my kids. Ever. And whenever this comes up at a workshop or course that I am teaching it sets a lot of parents off. It turns out, we are collectively uncomfortable with the idea of not apologizing. And yet, apologizing has an important core problem when it comes to capably being […]
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, worry, or irritation. And while we preach self-care to our friends and family, we may secretly think to ourselves, “But I don’t have TIME to do those things… there is […]
In my latest book, Parenting Right From The Start, I have shared the 12 Parenting Principles (pg 119). These 12 principles were designed to be guidelines for all parents with children of any age in order to foster a connected and meaningful relationship, right from the start. As my book started making its way from […]
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 emotions related to this significant change in your family structure, you are also left worrying about how your kids will handle it. Will it ruin them? It can feel overwhelming. I […]
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 could not conceive of how I might ever bring another man into my children’s lives. They have a dad already, so they certainly don’t need another one of those. And, […]
“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 lemon vinaigrette highlights those herbaceous notes with a tart and tangy citrus explosion. And when I’m relaxing in the afternoon sun, a chilled glass of lemonade is the perfect accessory. […]
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 mountain. At the top of the mountain there are gorgeous meadows and stunning views. At the bottom, a murky, stinking, sucking, cesspool of a swamp. The terrain in between can […]
“Parents are often held up as either “good” or “bad” based on whether the behaviour of their child is “good” or “bad.” The focus on children’s behaviour is thus central in the minds of most big people – parents, teachers, caregivers, and other adults responsible for the raising of children. With this in mind, it […]