We are often so focused on solving or fixing that our conversations - especially with those we are closest to - go off the rails. There are practices and skills to keep your conversation slow, mindful, responsive, and validating.

We have sensitive talks frequently, and sometimes our desire to have them go well gets derailed by other things. Being intentional - and all that that entails - can assist you in being focused on what you need so that those talks go the way you desire!

With a lot of endurance, we’ve slogged our way into the third year of a pandemic. Will this year be a repeat for you? Please read on, because you will discover some ways to make 2022 meaningful, unique, and full of soulful things that have never been!

Changing the narrative around compliments that your daughter receives about her appearance can begin with you!

Loneliness during the pandemic is incredibly common. Here are suggestions on leaning into - to ease out of - the depths of loneliness.

An NPR article published on October 21st opened with these sobering words: “A coalition of the nation’s leading experts in pediatric health has issued an urgent warning declaring the mental health crisis among children so dire that it has become a national emergency.” Here are five suggestions for being aware of children’s mental health.

This is definitely a time for resilience. How do you build and tap into yours? Dr. Morgan Lindsey shared suggestions during the August 7th Re-Entry Conference. Here are some powerful takeaways!

There were some amazing takeaways from the August 7th Re-Entry Conference. Here is a big one!

What is it that you actually want when you have that nudge to set a boundary? Gaining that clarity can influence everything, because boundaries can connect rather than separate!

So often we look outside ourselves for the answers. Looking within strengthens your self-confidence, resilience, and self-trust. Here is a way to teach yourself and your children how to do that with three simple questions.

As we begin to spread our post-pandemic wings out into the world, it is important to honor our pandemic experience. Putting a name to it can make a difference.

When you feel sad, what is your first inclination? Do you want to make it go away, bury it somewhere, or pretend it doesn’t exist? Here are some ideas for redefining the feeling of sad.

With all of the changes happening as we ease out of the pandemic, there is new stress even with the welcomed changes. How can we best support you? What are the challenges you face and the places where you would like answers?

This article by Kholiswa Mendes Pepani and a part of the recent issue of Anti-Racism Daily is an important read.

Trust matters. Trust is the foundation of every relationship. Without it, the relationship is not relational. Here are some fun tools for building trust in your life and in your family.

Lying carries a large charge for most parents. Learn the most important aspect of how you handle it.

I don’t know of any parent who enjoys punishing their child. There are many effective and loving alternatives to punishment for guiding a child into greater responsibility. In fact, punishment backfires.

In the time of COVID, it may seem more challenging to express our love to those we care about. Yet, there are clever yet simple ways to do it. In a pandemic, it is vitally important to make those connections! Be like Cupid this February and throughout the year. Make everyday Valentine’s Day!

As we begin to experience some hope around returning to a non-pandemic world, parents are wondering what, if any, are the long-term impacts of this experience on their children. I would expand that to include all of us. Here are ways to increase resilience so that our kids can rebound!

So often we discount our inner guidance. We don’t listen to that little voice or our gut reaction to a situation we may find ourselves in. Refining your relationship with your inner guidance system creates greater safety and more self-trust.