I am a big believer in the power of a positive mental attitude. I know from personal experience that dealing with people that see the glass as half full, instead of half empty, is way more fun and way less draining. A positive mental attitude in others is part of what attracts us to them. […]
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Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging […]
Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is And How To Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person’s thought process as does Dr. Carol Dweck’s, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for changing my own outlook on life. Adopting the growth mindset helps us to embrace hard work and new things as an opportunity for improvement […]
Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
Dealing with an angry child can be challenging. You want to keep your cool and help the child learn to deal with their anger in an appropriate way. That is why I am so pleased to be able to share some expert tips for anger management for kids from Maureen Healy’s book, “The Emotionally Healthy […]
How To Be A Better Parent
This top parenting blog is sharing 10 tips for how to be a better parent. We all want to have a strong and meaningful relationship with our children. However, the reality of daily life often gets in the way, leaving us feeling disconnected from our own children. Fortunately, there are simple ways to bridge that […]
How To Find Joy In Your Family Life
Let’s face it! Family life is a huge adjustment from your care-free single days where you were responsible for no one except yourself. It is a wonderful, joyous gift to be surrounded by family. However, there are times when things may be going less than spectacular and you think, “Is this really my life?” The […]
Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. That is why parenting with intent is matters. It […]