{Please note: This is not meant to be a persuasive article about whether or not you should co-sleep. I believe that when it comes to all things parenting (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, vaccinations, co-sleeping, organic baby food, slings, carseats—whatever!) that we need to make our own decision about what we feel is best for our babies…that […]
My Mighty Girl Book List: Ages 11-14
Down the screen time and UP the reading time this summer with these great books! We all know that strong reading skills help in all areas of learning, so here are some recommendations to keep your daughter engaged, entertained and inspired! Focus: The book selection centers on middle school girls from various cultures and times in history. […]
Simple changes for relational success: “Making it about me (at least once and awhile!)”
Sorry to point out the women readers with this topic, but really women need to learn this truth. “You” are a very important part of any relationship, and without your “you” working very well, the “we” will never work…it always takes at least two healthy “I’s” to make a healthy “we.” I say “authentic” self-care […]
Beat Depression with the Foods you Eat! Natural help and tips
I used to work with a woman who had the absolute most unhealthy lifestyle I’ve ever seen, was repeatedly sick, and never made the connection between the two! This lady drank heavily, smoked (both cigarettes and pot), never exercised and ate whatever she wanted—to the point where she was considerably overweight. Whenever she would get […]
5 NON-STRESSFUL Ways to get your kids to eat Vegetables
I like vegetables and fruits, well except for tomatoes and radishes. However, I cannot get myself to eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, nevertheless the kids. I do not even know what the daily-recommended amount is for a 37-year-old woman. If I hit three veggies or fruits a day I […]
Simple changes for relational success: “Using the ‘F’ word”
Think really quick about the last time you apologized to a co-worker, a spouse, a child, or anybody really…what did that other person say after you said “sorry.” Ninety-five percent of the people come up with: “that’s ok.” Really?… “that’s ok.” It is ok that I just hurt you? OK to invalidate my whole attempt […]