This is part of a series on getting kids to bed at night and keeping them in their rooms. To read the first part of the article, please click here. Allison is a licensed therapist and mom. Here is how she and husband Derrick get their kids to bed in a reasonable amount of time each […]
Plan an “Epic Summer Challenge” with your kids + 2 other ideas for a GREAT summer!
Summer can be a challenging time for moms who not only have to juggle the regular tasks: housework, errands, cooking…but the kids being home all day, too! It can be difficult to maintain your summer coolness as a mom of school aged children. But to help you out, here are my 3 cheap tricks […]
Counseling can help with that! Would I benefit from seeing a therapist? What can I expect?
Feeling more irritable than usual? Feeling overwhelmed with life? Relationships a bit of a mess? Are you just not feeling like you? Good news! Counseling can help with that. What can a counselor do for you? Create Understanding Provide a safe space for your voice to be heard Simplify the Complicated Facilitate Personal Development How […]
Top Ten Ways to Boost your Self Esteem
“I don’t like who I am.” “I have low self-esteem.” “I take care of everyone else’s needs but neglect my own.” Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself based on how you feel about yourself, life experiences, and your relationships with others. Healthy self-esteem is key to a productive life. A low opinion of yourself […]
Uncertainty
“Spread love everywhere you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa The whispers of grey in my curls are a soft reminder of approaching middle age. Being 38 years old I am well aware 40 is around the corner. I do not know quite what to think […]
How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude in Your Kids- Plus! 5 Best Free Printable Thank You Notes for Kids!
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is good for the soul. But I admit my children have never written a thank-you note. I know, I know (Diana’s article on Making Handwritten Notes a Priority is shaking it’s head at me.) In my defense I did not enjoy writing thank-you notes as a child and I wanted […]