word cloud of top 2016 posts Whether we were learning to calm down or trying to figure out how to get parenting back on track, one theme that remained constant this year was a desire for simplicity. We have so many resources out there, but how can we make sense of them when our days are often [...]Continue Reading
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Books that Changed My Life This Year – 2016 Edition
Last year I wrote about how I feel more human again, more whole, since finding ways to read more as a mom. I also included a list of books that changed my life, and it was one of the most popular posts as people added their own favorite books and discussed reading. I loved that book conversation, so [...]Continue Reading
Recommended Resource – Smart but Scattered helps kids and parents reach their potential.
I just discovered Smart but Scattered and I'm thrilled to have stumbled on this book that is giving me so much insight into how to develop my own and my kids abilities to organize, plan, deal with strong emotions, and move towards life goals. These doctors of education emphasize that the [...]Continue Reading
The Explosive Parent: Tips for Channeling Calm So You Don’t Flip Out on Your Kids
I wanted to embrace a positive, mindful parenting mindset, but my danged temper kept getting in the way. That was my first stumbling block on becoming a positive parent. Today we welcome author, parent and blogger Rebecca Eanes who has also walked this journey and has just published a brand new book [...]Continue Reading
2015 Books That Changed My Life
I was trying to think about what ONE book I'd recommend out of all of them, and it's like being asked to name your favorite child. I love them all differently. I finally decided I had to put them in categories. This year was one of embracing the abundance of now, while letting go [...]Continue Reading
We’re Learning to Take the GRRR Out of Anger
One thing I never expected with parenting was how much learning I would do on dealing with anger, and how difficult this emotion would be for me to deal with in my kids! This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I've been reading "" with them, and we made a poster together this morning - [...]Continue Reading
