The Gifts I Give My Children

Have you ever played the game, “If you could take only 3 things to a deserted island, what would you take?” It makes you stop and wonder, “What is really important to me?” I have thought of this in reference to what types of things I would like to give to my...

Teenagers

Teenagers: Piercings, and Texting and Sex – Oh MY!  Why does my teenager make so many stupid decisions? Have you seen the movie Hangover?  There’s a delightfully hilarious scene where Allan wakes up and goes to the bathroom.  He’s standing there, completely...

Parenting: Working Ourselves Out of a Job

There are some incredible gurus who have paved the way in child development, child psychology and parenting.  One of my personal heroes is Haim Ginott.  His classic book, written in 1963, “Between Parent and Child” has been the foundation of many subsequent books. The...

Parenting

Conscious Parenting Strategies  Also Compassion, Patience & Simplicity from the Tao te Ching While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.  Conscious parenting strategies (CPS) – what does this mean?  Well,...

Making Kids Smarter

Making Kids Smarter…Kids In America Have Stopped Playing – and It’s Costing Them! Our children are no longer playing. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a study highlighting the importance of play.  They state that “play is essential to...

I Wonder

Here…we stop to take a moment – to wonder about it all… I Wonder I gaze into the perfect house, with the perfect décor And I wonder…. What would my life be like without stains on the carpet Without handprints on the walls Without mis-matched furniture because I...