parenting

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

December 26, 2022

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 […]

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Back to school, back to bullying?

August 24, 2022

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. […]

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9 Tips for an awesome school year

August 1, 2022

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 […]

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5 Ways to make this summer full of unforgettable family fun

May 9, 2022

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 […]

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Family leadership: Becoming a successful and effective parent leader

February 2, 2022

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 […]

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5 tips for setting your child up for success in school

August 20, 2021

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 […]

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Zap mommy guilt and enjoy motherhood

September 3, 2019

I remember, almost 17 years ago, bringing my son Kai home from the hospital. We had borrowed an old, brown vinyl car seat from someone […]

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Back to school safety tips to keep your kids safe all year

August 6, 2019

As summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect. Safety should be a priority for every family as children return to classrooms […]

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