Mommy, Fix It!
December 22, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: Strive not to fix everything for your child but rather invite them to be part of the solution. “Mommy, fix it!” I’m
Heal Your Heart. Heal Your Life.
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Where Do Babies Come From?
December 21, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: When explaining challenging concepts to children, use a KISS. As parents, we’ve all heard this question from our young children at one
Why Are You Crying, Mommy?
December 20, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: It’s OK to show emotion in front of your children. You are not a robot. About four years ago, my daughter walked
Letting Go of Our Children
December 17, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: Letting go of our children, while difficult, is necessary. Moms and dads placed their kids on the school bus this morning or
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
December 12, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: Pushing through fear empowers your child. Encourage them all the way. “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” I remember reading this
Independence Day
November 3, 2012
This post first appeared in the Museum of Motherhood’s online magazine, MaMaZiNa. Watching our children grow up is both satisfying and sad. We do all
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
October 18, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: You’re going to mess up. It’s not the end of the world. Move on. It has been a busy time in our
Dealing with the Unexpected
September 13, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: How You Handle Life’s Hiccups Teaches Your Children Resilience Has this ever happened to you? You wake up (tired of course), and
“It’s Just a Little White Lie!”
September 5, 2012
Purposeful Parent Tip: Strive to tell the truth to your children at all times. They know when you’re lying anyway! “Is that left-over macaroni and