Have you ever told your child to say "thank you" even when they weren't feeling grateful? We've all been there, pushing for politeness in moments when our kids might be feeling anything but thankful. But what if this well-intentioned nudge towards gratitude is doing more harm than good? Could we...
How Humor Defuses Tense Parenting Moments. It is true using humor is something you can use everyday to reduce challenges between you and your child. Parenting is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright overwhelming. From toddler tantrums to teenage sarcasm, the challenges can quickly turn...
Enjoying the Holidays Without Stress is possible when we focus on meaningful traditions, manage finances, and enjoy the joys and challenges of the Christmas season. Moms, I see you. The holidays are here, and with them comes all the excitement—and all the pressure. You’re juggling wish...
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 these, we can anchor...
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 us, whether it's balancing...
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 do our best to shield our children from it, but many of us may not realize how deeply our stress affects them. Children are highly attuned...
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 sleepless nights to the bigger...
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 holding our breath, waiting for...
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 friend, Rachel Marie Martin and I...
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, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed...
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