If you look up resistance and rebellion in the dictionary, you might find a picture of a teenager. Teenage years are very challenging. Our children transition from childhood to young…

A mom friend of mine sent me a picture this week. It showed her perched on the (closed!) pedestal on the toilet, resting her laptop on the toilet paper holder,…

We've all seen the meme, 'I opened my mouth, …and my mother came out.' But how many times does your child open their mouth, and YOU come out? I'm sure…

"Mom, I’m bored." The words that every parent will recognize. And likely dread. At this current time, with so many of our usual activities unavailable due to the coronavirus restrictions,…

What is mindfulness? If it’s something you have never tried before, it’s a way of focusing your awareness on the present moment. And at the same time, you calmly acknowledge…

Wouldn't life be so much easier if we could all follow a failsafe guide when it comes to disciplining children? Parents all wish there were a set of 'one size…

When you become a parent, you want more than anything to do the best job possible. And if you have had a difficult childhood, then you will strive twice as…