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It seems so simple. In your head, it’s super clear. All you need her to do is clean her room. That’s not asking too much. It’s the least she can do. You are having guests over and you are cleaning the rest of the house,......

I am taking an online defensive driving course. I could say I am taking the course because I wanted to lower my car insurance, which is partially true. But the truth is, I was speeding and got a ticket. There you have it. The secret......

One of our core needs as moms is to feel appreciated. And when we don’t get appreciation from our kids or even our partners day after day after day, it affects us deeply. We can lose our motivation, our energy, our worth, and definitely our......

I love being around teenagers. They have an energy and joy that’s contagious. When you can get past the drama, you can see the teenager’s wonderful attributes and qualities, many of which we have lost as adults. Yes, teens can be emotionally reactive but they......

My teen is so stubborn. He argues about everything She won’t listen to anything I say If I say one thing, he blows a gasket I’ll ask her about her day and all she says is fine. She’s so disrespectful. It’s like she’s in her......

If your teen tends to be negative, don’t worry; you’re not the only one. Cheryl was taking my Power Your Parenting Program. On one of our calls, she said, “Most of the drama happens because my daughter Abby is so negative.” I asked her to......

What do you worry about? If you haven’t worried about anything this past week, then don’t read this article. But I’m guessing you have. 🙂 Even the most enlightened and spiritual will find themselves in a state of worry. We worry about different things.  We......

I Wish… ♥ Your Holidays are filled with laughter and delight. ♥ You have treasured times with your kids. ♥ You feel loved and appreciated by your family and friends. ♥ You have stress-free days. ♥ You get what you need (and want) this holiday.......

Recently a mom told me, “I’m so sick of hearing the song, It’s the most wonderful time of the year, everywhere I go.  Really . . . the most wonderful time of the year??? Here’s the deal. The holidays can be a huge setup for......

It’s that time of year again. You pull out the Christmas and holiday decorations. You start planning and coordinating with your family about the holidays. They decide Christmas or Hanukkah should be at your house this year. You make sure that your yard and your......