Have your kids heard about Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Harvey? I hope so. I really hope they haven't heard because you or anyone you love was harmed or even in danger. I want them to know because this storm and all the others teach our kids about responsibility and resilience. Responsibility is preparation, is evacuation or sheltering-in-place, is paying attention to and … [Read more...]
Tips for Surviving Family Trips This Summer
With the Fourth of July upon us, many families are hitting the road. Whether you are staying close to home and visiting an amusement park or heading on a cross-country road trip, it can be a stressful time. Packing while keeping the kids from running into the street, hours of sitting in a car, overstimulation, strange and new places, this can all be a recipe for amazing … [Read more...]
Building Resilient Military Kids
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 there are challenges for the entire family, sometimes kids feel it the most. One of the things I hear most frequently for military parents is that they feel worried or even guilty … [Read more...]
What’s Your Kid’s X-Plan?
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 celebrations, your teens - and middle schoolers too - may be headed to a party without your supervision. There they could be exposed to some things they normally wouldn't be on … [Read more...]
What If Your Kids Like Their Other Parent Better?
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 your child may want the other adult more. Whether this other parent is your spouse, a co-parent, or grandparent, knowing that the child you are helping raise doesn't prefer you right now, can be … [Read more...]
