Both of my boys have been extremely hyper today. It is clear their little brains have been spinning which causes their behavior to spiral out of …
Patience
The Significance of Healthy Shame
Just the other day my youngest son ran up the stairs with tears streaming down his cheeks. I quickly paused what I was doing, then invited him on my …
One Frazzled Mama
Last week was Valentine’s Day. I usually look forward to some time with my hubby where we do something special. Unfortunately, ear infections, …
Redirecting A Rough Start
The start to my day was hard. My seven-year old son did not want to get up for school. After 10 minutes of coaxing he finally moved out of bed. Next, …
Change the Course of Your Morning
It was a rough morning. My crew overslept. We woke up grumpy. From the moment our feet touched the floor we were running late. This is not how I …
I Can’t Believe My Child Did This!
Have you ever cringed watching your child misbehave? Maybe you felt a dose of shame when, after your best parenting efforts, your child still says or …
My Mad Mommy Moment
The other day Andrew was not doing what I asked him to do. He was repeatedly getting distracted from his task. I felt my frustration intensify with …
Sick and Snappy
We have had another crazy round of sickness these last two weeks including two rounds of the stomach flu. With being sick during the holiday season, I …
