Forget Building Self-Esteem: The Best Thing We Can Do for Our Kids
The best thing we can do for our kids is to make their lives more difficult. What do you think about this statement? I struggle every day with the idea …
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child: Empathy & Gratitude
I remember sitting at my nana’s kitchen table. My fingers fiddled with the plastic tablecloth, and I could see the bumps from various notes, to-do lists, and articles my nana …
I told my 6 year old the truth about Las Vegas and this is what happened…
I cradled my iPhone in the palm of my hand. My eyes scanned the headline: “deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history”. My breath lost its way for a moment. Then, …
Why You Should “Big Yourself Up” In Front Of Your Child
I asked my son this question recently, and he said: ‘Because they are the only ones who will believe you.’ Ha, Ha very funny, but that was not actually what …
How to Succeed at the Most Rewarding & Most Challenging Job in the World: Parenting
As adults, we’re pretty awesome at a lot of things. Truth, right? We handle lots of hard stuff like teaching, taking care of our homes, take care of our bodies, …
Positive Things to Say to Your Child During Negative Moments
When my child began facing obstacles, at first, I took it personally. I was self-conscious. I felt like a failure as a parent and truly believed that all eyes were …