Parenting

Music is a universal language. And a powerful tool to use to support your child’s development as well as your own self care practices as a parent. Music is one of the only activities that [...]

I’m 22 years in and I’ve learned enough to make a top 500 list! I have three children – ages 22, 19, and 12. I have been home with my children for 19 years now. I don’t care for the title [...]

1. Don’t put pressure on yourself! This is easier said than done. Seriously, Summer is naturally fun and memorable. Do you have access to being outside? If so, that’s 80% of the battle. 2. Dollar [...]

It is extremely lucky that our youngest daughter lives with us, as my husband and I are both getting older and have apparently learned everything wrong our entire lives.  At 14, our youngest [...]

I wanted to share my interpretation of how things that seemed insignificant and subtle in my upbringing created belief patterns, which impacted much of my decision making, going forward.  My [...]

The time has come. It’s time to potty train! Take a breath and relax. It shouldn’t be a big deal. It will require time, planning, patience and understanding.  Just remember, you learned it, and [...]

In my parenting “tool box” there is a very magical instrument. I have used it successfully many times.  I don’t want to go all lawyer and legal on you, but it is a contract. Yes, a contract [...]

Ahhhh, the joys of parenthood. The laughter, the tears, the snuggles, the love. Few things in life can compare to being a parent. It is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling, yet infuriating [...]

If you’re struggling to keep up with all the things now that you’re a parent, you’re not alone.  Becoming a parent is wonderful and amazing!  It’s also life changing and hard too. When I first [...]

The number one question I’m asked by parents is ‘why isn’t my child speaking yet?’. Truly, I would estimate nine out of ten parents worry at some point about when their child will begin to speak. [...]