Your child recently stepped out of the doorway of their classroom for the last time this school year.  The next day when they woke up, things were totally different.   The transition from school to summer is real, and it is a big deal! Read on for more….

Here is the key to finding a beautiful way to honor the mothers in your life on Mother’s Day!

In your efforts to communicate something important, do way too many words interfere in the actual connection? Read on to see the benefits of keeping communication simple.

Has busyness hijacked your life? Consider doing less and nourishing more!

We are living in a bully culture where there is broad acceptance of the bully mentality.  This acceptance, coupled with a gross lack of accountability, has created an environment that threatens our safety, throwing us into daily tailspins. Read on for more…

We are cruising deeper into spring, the season of new beginnings.  It is a great time to assess and refresh your relationship with your child!

This is from our advice column in The Santa Fe New Mexican. Many thanks to Karen Deerwester of Family Time Coaching & Consulting for her expert input! Wishing you the best in navigating potty training with your child!

There are three factors that protect us from harm and build resilience during times of stress, instability, and chaos. All three are supported by community. Read on for more!

It is a big deal when your child - even an adult child - leaves home. A lot can arise inside of you! Read on for ideas on making this threshold a time of greater closeness and growth.

As parents, we provide safety for our children. There is a line, however, between safety and over-protection. Crossing that line can have a life-long impact.

Sometimes making friends can be scary. It is one of those daunting “first time” things that can be intimidating and challenging. Here are some suggestions for guiding your child in the process of making friends.

Your child will one day go on a hero’s journey. How you respond makes all of the difference in the world. Read on to learn how and why to support them.

The holidays are a time for things that shine, and these “glimmers” are about enhancing your enjoyment of the sometimes fleeting experiences that can truly nourish your soul. Read on…

Learn the value in being and becoming a steady parent and the benefits it holds for your children.

It is the holidays, and you may receive a million requests and invitations. Please read on for suggestions to restore yourself, your energy, and the situation when you said “yes” and you wanted to say “no”!

Validation is powerful, for both adults and children. Validation can enhance your child’s inner voice, making it a supportive one rather than a harsh inner critic. Learn what validation is and how to incorporate it in your life!

Have you ever wanted to have a great conversation with your child right after school? Chances are it wasn’t a lengthy chat! It may have only been a single word! Read on for suggestions on how to enhance those conversations.

There is humor that unites us and humor that is hurtful and divisive. Teaching your children the difference is important! Read on for more...

Co-parenting can be challenging. Sometimes things are not cordial. Sometimes children can be anxious and stressed. Here are a few suggestions for handling those challenges.

The death of a child hits parents in places they never knew existed. We cannot command grief to go away nor can we escape the new path we find ourselves on. We can, however, learn to walk with grief.