All children have moments of being difficult and challenging; but some children are just MORE. I think of a spirited child as a child who is MORE intense, energetic, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the "average"...
Crystals as extraordinary mindfulness tools for young kids.
I love crystals and meditating with crystals. Not only because I am an energy healer, but also because they are amazing mindfulness tools not just for me but for my daughter. Inspired...
This post doesn't address how you can better manage your child's behavior, nor does it include advice on how to be a better, more organized, or more patient mommy. It doesn't teach you how to get your kids to mind,...
All of these extended stay-at-home orders, school changes, uncertain summer plans and predictions for the fall leave my head spinning. As an adult, I can talk it out and find outlets for directing my energy and emotions. As a...
Roughly six months ago I had an epiphany around the text chain I have with my girlfriends. I realized we used it almost completely as an outlet to vent or complain. We'd discuss challenges at work, struggles we were...
2016 is coming to a close, fast! Believe me, I am not rushing these last few days because I LOVE the holidays. This time of year always makes think--and let’s be honest--there is a lot to reflect upon this...
“BAH HUMBUG”, she cried out as we discussed the upcoming holiday season. As I hung up the phone with a friend, I thought of a handful of conversations I’d recently had. Three friends of mine are all going through...
The holidays are fast approaching. For some this feels exciting while for others it invokes a deep feeling of stress and anxiety. For many, the holidays add countless additional tasks they are responsible for in a world in which...
You know that cozy feeling you get when you close your eyes and picture your children? That’s pure love. And it’s also gratitude. To really hold gratitude in your heart and mind takes practice. I'm offering a few suggestions...
You married. You had kid(s). Then you divorced and are a co-parent. This means that you remain inextricably tied and in necessary communication with your ex-partner until your kid(s) are adults. Unfortunately, co-parenting can bring emotional complications if your...
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Uniting Mothers as Advocates
I distinctly remember laying in my bed when I was in the thick of my infertility journey and seeing the first photos of the...
