"Parenting is stressful!" There, I said it, and I believe every parent would agree. We want the best for our children; we want to be our best for them. But by nature, being "Mom" or "dad" is a high-stress game, complete with late and sleepless nights,...
School shootings, youth suicides, and world tragedies headline the news each day; it can leave we parents feeling helpless. No longer can we promise our children a completely safe world. No longer can we assure them their fears are not warranted. And no longer can we...
SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletter, above right, or below, bottom. 5 Tools for Talking with Kids about Tough Topics (Vlog), Summary: In today's conflict-filled world, kids can feel scared, unsettled, and unsafe. It's up to us as their parents to help them through these troubled times. I know...
Valentine's Day is, for me, a reminder of love. I'm not big on the fanfare or gifts or even having to go out and celebrate Valentine's Day, but I am big on the meaning behind it all--a day to celebrate love in all its forms,...
Last week was 10 years since my sister, Shannon, died. It's hard to believe it's been that long. It's hard to believe it wasn't just yesterday that she vanished from my life. Time is odd when you've lost someone you love. I remember right after she...
Today, I speak from the heart. I'm not editing or re-reading or changing anything today, to make it perfect. I'm simply speaking what my soul whispers, and I hope it is received by those who need it most. Yesterday, I was able to go to the...
Do you have a picky eater? Or a child who just won't seem to eat what you'd like him to? Do you ever feel guilty, stressed, or fearful about your child's eating and nutrition habits? After talking about "Help for Picky Eaters (and the Moms Who...
This week, I had an intriguing discussion on my new radio show, Motherhood, with Dr. Michael Mascolo, professor and author of 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern Day Families. One hour was definitely not enough time for us to discuss all we wanted...