When I was in college I had a friend who had a habit of being overly critical, or judgemental, about everything. We would go through the mall or sit around campus and just people watch. I noticed how quickly she critiqued a person’s clothes, facial expression, haircut, gait, etc. I felt awful listening to her […]
Kindness
So You Had a Bad Day
Have you had one of those days recently where you just feel down and nothing seems to cheer you up? Perhaps you spilled your coffee before you could even take a drink and then you stepped on that same toy that your child keeps leaving out in the same spot…no matter how many times you’ve […]
What’s your Mantra?
As a working mom, I constantly struggle to keep everything organized—my schedule, the kids’ schedule, day-to-day operations at work and home, etc. There is a constant push-and-pull between having to fulfill my obligations at work and at home. That’s life, right!? A few years ago I found myself at a crossroads. I was on the […]
Enjoying the Moment
If you’re a caregiver to a young child I’m sure you’ve heard this many, many times already: “Oh, I wish my kids were still little…make sure to cherish every moment!” It’s very well-intentioned and the implication is that children grow up before you know it, but sometimes it is really hard to enjoy certain moments. […]
Play Nice vs. Be Kind: A small change in the words we use can make the biggest difference
“Play nice!” — Goodness, I’d be a wealthy woman if I had a dollar for everytime I said that to my kids as they dashed out the door to play with the neighbors. After the millionth reminder to my kids to “play nice” it dawned on me. . .just what does “playing nice” really mean? […]