"Slow down and See": How to Appreciate the Richness of Life I’ve had mixed emotions this past week, as I’m sure many of you have. From holiday celebration to national tragedy, my heart and mind have been churning. It’s easy to let the turmoil of the world weigh...
“I need more balance in my life!” We hear it all the time. That’s because we feel it all the time—that “unbalanced” sensation begging us to slow down and make some drastic changes before we completely burn out! I sure feel “unbalanced” several times a year...
10 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude It’s easy to say we’re grateful—we’re grateful for our family, for our children, for our friends, for our spouse. We’re grateful for our home, our country, our life! And we mean it too. We are grateful. We do feel blessed. But then,...
[caption id="attachment_3484" align="alignleft" width="300"] Yes, my sons were making dorky faces on purpose, ruining an otherwise cute pic, but I still love these crazy kids. They sure do help me grow.[/caption] A little too often, I get to this point where I feel like I’m in...
September is upon us once again, signaling summer is over and fall is on its way. For many, this time of year is a time of back-to-school, back-to-work, and getting families, homes, and life organized after summer fun. I’ve been busy getting my family and me...
Ok, I admit it--Last year I was so wiped out after the first day of school that I dropped my husband and kids off at a “back to school” party and checked myself into a hotel. I'm not proud of it, but it was necessary...
Parenting Practice: "Sit back and enjoy the ride!" Making the Most of Drive Time The past three weeks I have been: 1) to Sea World with my daughters and their friend for my 9 year-old's birthday, 2) to basketball camp in Utah with my 3 teenage sons and...
Parenting Practice: 7 Strategies for Summer Sanity Summer is upon us once again with its longer days and warmer weather. Yet for we parents of school-aged children, summer break can be anything but relaxing. I admit, my past few summer breaks have started with a mental...