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Teaching Our Kids to be Thankful
Teaching our kids to be thankful might be the best way to protect them from a culture that celebrates negativity. Instead, help them practice gratitude for all the good things in their lives worth celebrating!
Finding Balance Between Work and Family (Without Going Crazy)
Stop being anxious about getting everything you want done, today or even next month. Never be afraid to give yourself permission to accomplish different things at different stages in your life. Pursuing this kind of balance will keep you sane and happy and better equipped to be the wife and mom and (fill in the blank) you want to be!
Simple Discipline That Works
I will walk you through how to create an effective plan for disciplining your children with love. We’ll go over your communication style, why your kids aren’t listening to you and how you get them to acknowledge and follow the rules you put in place.
Why Rest Makes You a Better Parent
When we cultivate a place for rest in our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual being – we are more patient, more in control of our thoughts and actions, more purposeful in what we say and do, and we create a stable and peaceful environment around us.
Why Rest Makes You a Better Parent
Have you ever thought of where you parent from? I’m talking about the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual state from which you parent. Did you know it’s possible to parent from a place of rest, even when your circumstances are difficult?
Wake Up! Human Trafficking is Happening Around You
My aim is to shake you awake to the realities of the world that your child is living in so you know how best to protect and teach them to be aware. That is one of your most sacred roles as a parent! Until your child begins to understand how to protect themselves as an adolescent and young adult, this responsibility lands on you.
The Power of Showing Your Kids How to Be Thankful
What we forget is that thankfulness isn’t just a feeling. It’s actually a practiced act that we have to cultivate, nurture, and grow. It’s something that we have to purposefully choose to engage in.
The New Era of Fatherhood
Life is far too hard for our kids. The narrative for dads must change and I am thrilled to be part of it. Dads need to be encouraged to use their masculine instincts to protect, lead, guide and teach their kids.
Move over, Superman. Dad’s got this.
Now, I know that many of you reading this may feel like you’re failing in your role, you’re scared of not providing enough for your family, you’re afraid you’re turning into your dad, or you feel so out of touch with what is going on with your kids that you’re scared to dive in. This blog is for you – because the special gift that I’m talking about is something each of you already possesses.
You’re Not Helpless When it Comes to Your Child’s Mental Health
This is unquestionably one of the most important issues you as a parent will navigate while your children are growing up. While a lot of the information I’m about to share is sobering (and I won’t sugarcoat the realities of what your kids are facing), you better believe I am going to encourage you because the biggest influence on your child’s mental health is YOU.
Show Them How: Kindness
It’s easy to forget that little eyes and ears are watching us at all times. They often see us in our most private and unflattering moments whether we like it or not. Thankfully, even in our imperfection we can show them what it means to be a person of integrity!
Moms: Give Yourself Some Gifts This Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, I want you to give yourself some gifts. These aren’t necessarily material things (though I love chocolate and jewelry as much as the next woman!), these are gifts that will help pave the way for you to experience more joy, peace and contentment in your role as mom.
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