Waiting to Worry: Hurricane Ian’s Approach (Episode 270)
I have to be honest – it’s hard to write a blog post or do a podcast with Hurricane Ian looming in front of us and not knowing if our house will be obliterated in its path. As I’m sitting here writing this post, another band of the storms due to the hurricane is moving through. […]
Continue readingA Decade of Gratitude and Insights from a 10-year-old (Episode 269)
It’s 2022, and our youngest daughter, Juliette, is just days away from double digits. (And yes, she’s adopted a new way of spelling her name, which seems way fancier for her). For the rest of her life, she’ll most likely be double digit. It really shows the impact when you think of it like that. […]
Continue reading3 Screen-Free Family Activities (Episode 263)
Oh the frustrations with screen time and how quickly it can take over a household! Just like we can get into a rut of “dinner and a movie” for every date night, we can get into the same ruts in our home. And I can completely relate to “Friday Family Movie Night” trickling over to […]
Continue readingAre You A Parent? Step Into The Spotlight (Episode 262)
There are many people who don’t care for being in the spotlight. They aren’t seeking the attention of being on center stage and all eyes on them. Yet, the truth of it is, every one of you is in the spotlight. Yes, especially you parents. Your children are watching you. They are soaking in your habits, […]
Continue readingGet Used To Disappointment (Episode 261)
As we build on our conversation from last week about our children not being the center of the universe, we’re going to discuss another biggie: disappointment. Yes, your children will be disappointed in their lives, and it’s actually a very important part of developing their emotional resilience toolkit! When we have a change of plans, so […]
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