Parenting Doesn’t End When Our Kids Are Adults

Everything in parenting goes through phases. And it isn’t until we move through these phases with our children that we really understand the stressors that come with each stage of life. The Beginning Years When our kids are little, our focus is simple—keep them alive. When they are a baby, it becomes our sole responsibility […]

Authenticity May Not Be What You Think

I know that I talk about authenticity a lot. But this time, I have a bit of a different perspective on it. It’s a unique perspective that I haven’t really thought about before. As I get older, I realize how much time I spent in my younger years trying to be someone that I wasn’t. […]

Overcome Life’s Challenges By Mastering Resilience

With hurricane season upon us here in Florida, my mind often comes back to the power of resilience. I am always amazed at how the community bands together to face any challenge head-on. I have learned that resilience is the cornerstone of overcoming challenges. It’s the ability to bend without breaking and to adapt in […]

The Indispensable Value of Female Friendships

Through the years, I’ve learned that female friendships are irreplaceable. These relationships offer support, understanding, empowerment, and a sense of community that is unique and desperately needed in today’s world. I have been very fortunate as I’ve got older to have some really great girlfriends. As a matter of fact, this week, I am going […]

How to Master the Art of Active Listening

At the heart of every conversation is a skill that is often overlooked but immensely powerful: active listening. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that truly hearing what others are saying is an art form. In today’s fast-paced world, where information is constantly bombarding us and attention spans are short, listening has taken a […]

Back to School Lessons We Can All Learn From

It’s that time of year again when parents, teachers, and children alike are gearing up for back-to-school. Where we live, public schools have already started. There are school buses everywhere, which means the traffic is bad again, and it’s back to reality. Our kids will start school again next week. It’s going to be strange […]

Live Your Best Life By Making Every Moment Count

I have discovered that to live your best life, it’s not about a destination—it’s about the moments. It’s about making every moment count and finding joy in the little things. This week I am in Sweden with my family. Not everyone could make it because Olivia and Jacob had to work. But everyone else is […]

Overcome Stress through the Healing Power of Nature

The healing power of nature is everywhere. All we have to do is step outside to experience it. But in our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to get distracted by all the noise and become disconnected from the beautiful world around us. The good news is that spending time in nature is the very thing […]

How to Thoughtfully Manage Self-Imposed Expectations

We all have self-imposed expectations we place on ourselves. It’s a natural part of being human—especially if we want to get things done. And I’m definitely one of those people who likes to get things done. Self-imposed expectations aren’t always bad. As a working mother, I often need self-imposed expectations to help me get from […]

Patience: Your Ultimate Travel Companion

Summer is a time of year when people love to travel. Kids are off school, and parents often make plans to take fun family adventures. This year there are even more people traveling than in previous years. The TSA announced on July 1st that they had the highest-ever number of passengers screened in a single […]