What's different about parenting mindfully? Many parents think being mindful is defined by the use of deep breathing or meditation in order to calm down. While that absolutely does work, being mindful has broader applications, especially in parenting. Here are 4 keys...

Happy belated 2019 to all of you. I’m a little late with this announcement because yesterday was my anniversary. We’ve been blessed to do a lot of celebrating recently, and now I’m done! OMG, my bad…I forgot I have a major announcement. 
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Life is stressful. 😬 Some say that has to stop, 🛑 and I agree. But it seems that life has other plans! That means there's only one thing we CAN do—regulate ourselves. Since fighting with a spouse or a child is one of the most stressful things we do, here are 5 Tips...

How a parent corrects a child's behavior is always a hotly contested topic. From taking privileges and things away, to using timeout as a calming place, every family does it differently. There is no "one way" to correct behavior. Parents need the freedom to learn...

Today I was asked to describe what I meant by being a mindful parent. Here's my description. I believe, and what I teach, is that mindful parenting is not just one thing, it’s about becoming aware of 4 key things. 1. Triggers: What are your triggers and where did they...

Chris Pratt said at the MTV Awards last night, You're Not Perfect! I agree! I am not going to sugar coat it —Please stop telling your kids they’re perfect, it is not good for them.   In your eyes, your child is perfection personified, flaws and all. And telling your...

Just got off the phone with private coaching client, where we talked about the different statements parents use to gain cooperation. The conversation was very valuable, so I wanted to share it with all of you! 
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I AM THAT MOM! I just finished being interviewed for a summit, details about that next week, where I shared a bit about the kind of mother I was and the aha moment I had about my parenting. It’s not a pretty story. It’s not one I am proud of. But it is the truth.   If...

Mother's Day can be a let down, but it doesn't have to be if you switch the focus and the purpose of the day. In an article from PopSugar by Lauren St. George during the Mother's Day ramp-up, she says, “Nothing makes me feel quite so inadequate as a mother than the...