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Finding Perfection by Embracing Your Imperfection
I am a perfectionist, which means I am always trying to crack the code of the perfect life, the perfect family, the perfect career, and the perfect world. I work tirelessly to make the best possible decisions to get the best possible outcomes so I (and everyone around...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 3: Scheduling Rest
We were all sick. Everyone in the house was miserable. We had just gotten through Thanksgiving and we were staring down the barrel of another busy Christmas. I was behind on all my projects and my stress level was high. I was getting short with the kids,...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 2: Three Types of Rest
So you finally get a break! You actually woke up when your alarm went off at that ungodly hour because, miraculously, a child didn’t wake you up in the middle of the night. Time for some you-time! Or your spouse comes home and says, “I know you probably had a hard...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 1: Working from Rest
"Finally, we’re home!...that was exhausting…I can’t believe I have to go back to work tomorrow…I don’t feel rested yet…I need a vacation from my vacation?” Have you ever said things like this immediately after you get home from vacation? We recently took a one-week...
Responsive Parenting in a Reactive World: 3 Keys to a More Peaceful Household
Parenthood is an ever-evolving journey, filled with moments of joy, challenges, and the constant ebb and flow of emotions. It’s also harder now than it’s ever been. In today's fast-paced, digital world, parents can find themselves getting stuck in an endless cycle...
Erase the Battle Line: How to get your kids to clean their room without a fight
“But Mom, I’ve been cleaning my room this whole time!” I looked around my 10 year old daughter’s bedroom. After spending an hour supposedly cleaning, there were still hundreds of small objects covering every surface. I could feel the same old anger brewing inside of...
Nurturing Compassion: A Journey into Parenting Amidst ADHD and Stubbornness
It probably goes without saying that parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey, filled with ups and downs. I feel like parents need this reminder every day things get hard again. “This is normal…you’re okay” I whisper to myself, taking slow deep...
5 Steps to Discipline Your Kids Compassionately (And Keep Your Cool)
“Time to come to the table and eat,” you say. “No!” shouts the 3-year-old. “I don’t want to.” Then the 8-year-old chimes in, “I hate when you make this for dinner. It’s disgusting!” The 10-year-old shouts down the hallway, “Be right there,” but never comes. Sound...
The Best Time to Solve a Problem is Before it Begins
Three different women. Three different home-management troubles. One universal takeaway that everyone can benefit from!