Motherhood & Family

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The day after Christmas: 5 ways to handle the biggest downer of the year

The day after Christmas: 5 ways to handle the biggest downer of the year

The presents are opened. The living room is a wreck. The new trike is on its side in the hall. The tree dropped pine needles […]

Back to school, back to bullying?

Back to school, back to bullying?

As parents, we certainly hope that back to school doesn’t mean back to bullying! Unfortunately, being bullied at school is the reality for too many children. […]

9 Tips for an awesome school year

9 Tips for an awesome school year

As much as I hate to think of summer ending, it’s time to think about the beginning of a new school year. To begin is […]

5 Ways to make this summer full of unforgettable family fun

5 Ways to make this summer full of unforgettable family fun

The other day I was catching up with a girlfriend on the phone. She told me about her and her daughter’s summer bucket lists. Her […]

Teach your children the importance of taking time for yourself

Teach your children the importance of taking time for yourself

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Cards and flowers are always a nice treat, especially when those gifts are from your children. Or maybe […]

Family leadership: Becoming a successful and effective parent leader

Family leadership: Becoming a successful and effective parent leader

What is leadership and why should parents care? Leadership is the ability to inspire yourself and others to take positive action in life. Every individual […]

5 tips for setting your child up for success in school

5 tips for setting your child up for success in school

With the school year underway, it’s time to think about helping our children be as successful as they can be. That includes resisting the temptation […]

Smoothly transition back to school

Smoothly transition back to school

Transitioning from the laid-back, flexible summer schedule to the intense school schedule can be tough for both you and your kids. Summer days have few […]