How to Design a Nursery You’ll Love: 9 Expert Tips Planning your baby’s nursery can be one of the most exciting milestones when you’re expecting. From selecting the perfect color palette to finding just the right crib, deciding how to design a nursery is a labor of...

They say things come in threes. After the last few weeks, I agree.   First, my back went out, and that NEVER happens. Then, my sister-in-law fell and broke her back. She’s better, thank goodness, but OMG. Then, Mr. Man and I got Covid.   So, I crawled into bed to ride...

Recently, I was told that parents think applying the “line in the sand,” aka a boundary, is the act of a strict, angry parent. I agree that any parenting you do, if delivered in anger, will prevent authentic learning. Why? Because kids withdraw inward to withstand the...

One parent wrote: "Dear Sharon, How do I get my kids to listen and do what I have asked when I ask? What natural consequences can I use if they don't listen & do what I ask? I usually have to ask 5 times, then resort to yelling, then they finally act." Why does my...

My husband jokes and says “Once you feed and clothe the kids, they expect it every day!” Like it or not, feeding our families means grocery shopping. And that means teaching, not scolding as you shop. A Circle of Moms member with a 3-year-old, wonders, “How do you get...

Last week, I talked about breaking the cycle of “too much to do.” The idea came about after a dear friend, and I talked about how moms are really feeling. This friend hosts several radio shows and has a private coaching program, so she has her hand on the pulse of...

Part 2 There’s no time for me! True. This is another top complaint moms have. Did you read The Struggle is Real—Part 1 yet? It’s the article before this on the main page of the blog. It’s short, and it has a free app. suggestion you need to be aware of before reading...

The struggle is REAL— Part 1 The endless decisions, the tedious chores, the demanding activities, nurturing your relationship, yourself, and the kids, plus the work you do—the struggle to get it all done is REAL!   You feel like a train wreak You’re physically and...

WARNING: This article does not include or address any physical or intentional emotional abuse—because there’s no excuse or acceptable reason for that, ever.  Unfortunately, there’s a pretty predictable path a child takes after experiencing emotional wounding from a...

Santa is Everywhere Santas are everywhere you look during the holiday season, which can confuse children. Each holiday message, story, commercial, and toy catalog have a different-looking and sounding Santa somewhere in the ad or story.   Seeing so many Santas...

 Today, this boomer was interviewed on a podcast hosted by a millennial; we had a blast. We discussed what connecting really means and how to use it differently to create a resilient child. The conversation was so rich that I wanted to share it with all of you. I'll...