Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed life as we know it. I keep hearing people say they can’t wait for things to get back to “normal.” I’ve let go of the idea that things will go back to the way they were. And in some cases, that’s not a bad thing. No matter how you decide to move forward, creating your new normal may require you make a considerable shift in your daily life.[...]
It’s back to school time and those school projects are about to start coming home any day now. Are you dreading hearing, “Mom, I have a school project due tomorrow,” followed by a last-minute trip to the store? Then you’ll want to make sure you stock your kids' craft supplies for back to school. Keep this list of craft supplies keep on hand for school projects, rainy day fun, and[...]
In a few weeks, Journey will return to school in person for the first time in over a year. While I am excited to have her get back in the classroom and socializing with friends, I can’t help but be a little apprehensive about her being around so many people for so many hours a day. And so is she. In case you are having the same challenges navigating this back-to-school season, here are 5[...]
In a few days, I’ll be celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. My husband and I have been together for almost 25 years, and I can’t believe how fast it flew by. Throughout our years together, we’ve experienced many ups, downs, joys, and struggles. It’s been far from perfect but so worth it. So, what’s the key to keeping a marriage together? There’s no one key but here’s what[...]
For many, summer break is almost over. It’s also right around the time when the kids really start to drive you crazy. They know it’s almost time to go back to school and they want to go out with a bang. They’ve eaten all the food, played all the games, and now they are…gasp…BORED! If you are tapped out of ideas, I’ve got 45 fun kids activities to survive summer boredom. &nbs[...]
As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in society. In this episode, we discuss 6 words you need to redefine for your teen to make sure they are using them and living them in a healthy way. Tune In APPLE | SPOTIF[...]
Stress, the need for independence, media influence, and the desire to fit in with peers, are some of the things that can impact your teen’s mental health. Navigating these challenges alone can be difficult. Managing your mental health is just as important as your physical health so in this episode we discuss how to support your teen’s mental health. Tune In APPLE�[...]
Getting your teen to open up to you can be like pulling teeth! And while it is frustrating, rejecting you is just a natural side effect of their need to establish their identity. If you’re craving connection with your teen, listen to how we use 22 Would You Rather questions to get your teen to open up. Tune In APPLE | SPOTIFY | ANDROID | GOOG[...]
Whether it’s starting a lemonade stand or selling candy to classmates, kids usually reveal their entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. But even if your teen is not destined to be the next Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey, they can still benefit from developing the mindset of an entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss raising a teen with an entrepreneurial spirit with mom and son entrepreneur[...]
