My son and I go to the theatre a lot. It is great bonding time and we have so much fun. This past week we got to enjoy the Disney show “Newsies” at TPAC Performing Arts Center in Nashville. Part of the reason that we go is because I love theater (having spent so much of my […]
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What Is Motherhood And How To Enjoy It
No matter your parenting style or choices, parents can be united in that we are all parents first. As mothers, we should be about supporting each other and building each other up. There are so many firsts that we encounter as mothers, it is nice to have other mothers to share them with. As you […]
Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important And How To Improve EQ
My husband is a teacher and they have inspirational speakers come and speak to the faculty every so often. He shared with me that they had a speaker talk about EQ (emotional intelligence). It is helpful in teaching children and helping them be more well rounded, and more well adjusted. He was impressed by the […]
When Your Child’s Best Friend Is Moving Away
As summer approaches, so does the inevitable parade of moving trucks. Families relocating for family, work, and a variety of other reasons. This is definitely true in our world, and it is hitting very close to home this summer, as my son’s best friend is moving away. Needless to say, my little man is sad […]
How To Deal With Adversity
Lately, my little man has had to deal with some adversity and tough times in his life. His beloved grandmother passed away, his best buddy is moving to another country, and he has been let down by a few adults around him. It makes me sad to see him (or any child) go through a rough stretch but there […]
How To Reframe Negative Thoughts And Raise Happy Kids
Though Denmark is a small country in Europe, it is big on happiness. In fact they have repeatedly been voted as one of the happiest countries in the world an it holds the No. 1 spot to this day, according to the World Happiness Report. Danish psychotherapist Iben Sandahl and American writer Jessica Alexander have uncovered […]
Advice for New Parents: Tips and Surprises of Parenthood
Whether you are the parents of a newborn or are soon expecting the arrival of an adorable new little member in your family, your lives are definitely going to undergo a substantial change in the days to come. When my husband and I became new parents, there were some changes like sleepless nights and less […]