Dinner Doldrums
Purposeful Parent Tip: Offer a variety of foods to your children from the start. I’m not sure when this happened, but I really don’t like
Heal Your Heart. Heal Your Life.
Tag: Mindful Parenting
Even Therapists Need a Job
Purposeful Parent Tip: You will make many mistakes while parenting your children. They are not fatal. Many people have heard me say when I refer
Two Whole Hours
Purposeful Parent Tip: Be grateful for free time. Today, both of my children were out of the house by 7:00 am. My son is normally out
I’m Not That Kind of Mother
Purposeful Parent Tip: Strike a balance in how much you do for your children. Recently in my Toastmaster’s meeting, a woman about my age was
Am I a Bipolar Parent?
Purposeful Parent Tip: Your children are not identical. Parent them according to their individual personalities. The other day I was speaking to a friend about
Happy Mother’s Day!
Purposeful Parent Tip: Relish the day with your children. It’s almost Mother’s Day. Children everywhere are busying themselves with trying to find the perfect gift
Was it Really a Simpler Time?
Purposeful Parent Tip: Enjoy the present moment. It may be simpler than you think! “It was simpler back then.” I remember my parents saying this
Exploring Children’s Interests Can Uncover a Hidden Passion
Purposeful Parent Tip: Go the extra mile when your child shows interest. I spent yesterday afternoon with my daughter at an event called “Building a
What is the Legacy You Are Leaving to Your Children?
Purposeful Parent Tip: Your kids don’t want your stuff. They want you. For those of you following me on Facebook, you know that my week