Last week I wrote about finding teachable moments. When I shared that post on Facebook, a parenting conversation ensued. One mom mentioned how easy it is to fall into lecture-mode during a teachable moment. I don't know about you, but when I think of lectures, I tend to picture the student in the ... Read More about How One Parenting Conversation Makes All The Difference
Find the key to making teachable moments
This week more than a few friends have shared challenges they are having with their kids. If that's you, know you aren't alone. This looong season can get to us (and to our kids) and become overwhelming at times. Even when we don't have extra burdens, we can be worn thin by the day-to-day ... Read More about Find the key to making teachable moments
How to transition to fall this year
It's a whole new animal this fall--right? But, it actually always is. And that's what I just realized today. My friend, Amy, said something brilliant to me as I was lamenting the end of summer. She said: "It’s hard to transition seasons. Different feels bad for some reason and so we spend ... Read More about How to transition to fall this year
How to Mother Effectively Through Uncertain Times
As I sit writing this, we are in the middle of the Covid-19 shelter-at-home experience. Over a month ago we were told to stay home so that the spread of the virus could be contained and as many people as possible could be protected from infection. To say these have been an unexpected and uncertain ... Read More about How to Mother Effectively Through Uncertain Times
Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
In the early years of my motherhood, I had a walking buddy. We'd strap our infants into their strollers and burn off the baby fat while finally fitting some adult conversation into our week. My friend would often talk about her plans to be the most popular home on the block, you know, the one where ... Read More about Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
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