We’re officially at that place; in the last days of summer before school, whatever version of school is working for your family begins. For most moms, that realization brings excitement, relief, and fear. Be honest; cause we all do it, this is the time of year when we...

I live in a big city and witness people being curt, mean, and yelling at each other every day. It’s as if no one cares how others are feeling anymore. I see anger rise between spouses, partners, parents, kids, and strangers, causing them to feel isolated and alone....

Another article came out this morning saying something to the effect that “yelling is being called the ‘new spanking.’” I think people label yelling as the “new spanking” because they believe or have experienced that yelling is the only way their child will listen....

You may have noticed that I haven’t been all that active for a while. Or perhaps you didn’t notice at all, things have been upside-down for us all! You may be wondering where I went and what happened to me? I’ve been doing the same thing that all of you have been...

Gift cards 

 They’re a good and bad thing. I love getting them, but I can never seem to use the entire amount. For example, there are two gift cards on the table next to me, each with $5 on them, an amount I can only use at that particular store. Things changed
 I’m...

So much has happened in the last year, and now there’s Cave Syndrome to deal with. Is it anxiety or awareness that’s the issue? This articles share the fork in the road that is being revealed.

You’re tired. You’re fed up with having no time for yourself! You’re exhausted by the constant need to remind, correct, cajole, argue, punish, negotiate, and more. So. Much. More! When I was growing up, moms were perfect. At least that’s what we saw. I was raised...

Connect Even While Correcting Your Child’s Behavior I live in a major city where I witness people being curt, mean, and yelling at each other every single day. I also notice sweet, generous people tending to their kids and their lives every single day. There are times...

Santa is everywhere you look during the holiday season, and that can be confusing for children. Seeing so many Santas inevitably brings up the question, "Is Santa real? And if Santa is real, which Santa is real?" No parent wants to lie to his or her child. And no...

Remember the TV show, Father Knows Best? The father was the epitome of calm wisdom. When one of his children misbehaved, it was clear that it was 100% the child’s fault for making him angry. That generation believed it was a parent’s right to yell, punish, and shame...