Finding Hope Beyond Politics
Finding Hope Beyond Politics -These words may speak differently to each of us, especially after an election season. For some, there’s joy and optimism in seeing their candidates win; for others, disappointment and maybe even fear over what’s ahead. But in moments like...
3 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm
This is an important episode. In it, I share 3 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm that will bring you comfort, healing, and peace as you face all that's happening in the world. In today’s episode, I tackle a feeling we all know too well: overwhelm. Life can throw so much at...
How Stress Affects Children
As parents, we all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by life's challenges—work stress, financial pressures, or the chaos of the world around us. We may try our best to shield our children from it, but what many of us may not realize is how deeply our stress...
Finding The Silver Lining
Finding the Silver Lining: How to See the Good in Tough Moments. Life is unpredictable. As a mom, I’ve come to expect that there will be days (and sometimes whole seasons) when things simply don’t go as planned. From the little disruptions like missed appointments or...
Holding Onto Hope
I think we can all agree—these last few years haven’t been easy. We’ve all felt it, haven’t we? Holding Onto Hope can seem difficult. The weight of the world is pressing down, the uncertainty creeping in with every news report, the way it feels like we’re all just...
Kindle Your Spark
Do you need to Kindle Your Spark? Some might say they would like to (re)kindle their spark. With the demands of everyday life, we can often feel like what we once had has all but disappeared. If you feel this way, I want to let you know you aren't alone. Today, my...
Feeling Inadequate
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially when we experience feeling inadequate or judged by others. In today’s episode, I'll discuss how to overcome those feelings of inadequacy that many of us struggle with. If your teen is acting out or being influenced negatively,...
Teaching Kids to Form Coherent Arguments
Teaching kids to form coherent arguments is a skill children should learn to develop during childhood to become confident and effective communicators when they are older. As parents, we all want our children to grow into confident, effective communicators who can...
Rethinking Parental Expectations
Have you ever wondered if your hopes and dreams for your child might be more about you than them? It’s a tough question, isn’t it? As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to succeed, to be happy, and to reach their full potential. But sometimes, in...
When Teens Stop Liking Parents
When teens stop liking their parents, it hurts. Do you know what I mean? Have you ever looked into your teenager's eyes and felt like a stranger? As a mom, nothing stings quite like realizing that the child who once clung to you now seems to tolerate your presence...