I have the honor of working with military families at bases across the country and in every branch of service. I know how challenging it can be as I am a military mom myself. Although…
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It’s the end of the school year – finally! This is the time of year that’s filled with lots of parties- graduations, end of school year, summer picnics, beach days! With all of these…
Parents ask me a lot what to do when their child has a real preference for the other parent. Enjoy the break! But, all joking aside, it can hurt your feelings to know that…
Peer pressure is something that all children and parents are exposed to at one point or another. As parents, we worry about our kids and the influences they are subjected to by outside forces….
As many of you know, my favorite thing to talk about as I travel across the country speaking to parents, educators and camp professionals is resilience. Getting the message out on how to build strong kids…
As parents, we want our kids to be successful. For many parents thinking of their kids future, the path to success starts with a good education. What if your child doesn’t share your enthusisam?…
In partnership with Suave Kids, I want to talk about kids and dirt. From the moment we start to spoon feed our kids we get into the habit of wiping that little chin after…
Have you ever heard your kids say: I am so stupid. I can’t do anything right. I am horrible at ___. Negative self-talk is something that many parents hear from their child at one…
So, how are your family resolutions doing? Ditch Your New Years Resolution Day was on the 17th, the day statistically where most people give up on the resolutions they made for the new year….
Have you ever used the term “babysit” when you talk about a guy watching the kids? Please, stop. Dads don’t babysit, they parent their kids. Society judges fathers both more lightly and more harshly than…