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 […]
Kindness
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? […]