3 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 […]
Continue readingYour Children Are Not The Center Of The Universe! (Episode 260)
Ah, children. They believe the world revolves around them. Think about it – it only makes sense, when they are just discovering the world! As our children approach everything with first-time eyes, it’s directly related to what revolves around them. We celebrate every discovery and step forward they make, and they delight and amuse us […]
Continue readingExperts, Expectations, and Getting What You Want In Life (Episode 259)
Let’s face it – we all do it – write stories about what we expect to happen, and get mad at those “experts” that make seem look so easy. We all have expectations for how we want life to go, and it can be hard when no one else seems to have the same idea. […]
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