Between working from home, keeping everyone fed, and trying to prevent my house from looking like a tornado hit it every day (still happens most days), entertaining my kids on top of all that usually feels impossible. But guess what? Did you know that one of the most important and effective ways to raise creative kids is simply letting them… View Post
This week marks the one year anniversary of the last “normal” thing I did before the world shut down as I knew it. One year ago this past weekend, I had the honor of speaking at a women’s event in West Virginia. It was such a great time of connecting….there were literally hundreds of us women packed together in a… View Post
Traveling is such a great way to build a shared family history, teach your kids valuable skills, and also remind yourself of the beauty of the world around you. But…how do you “travel” during a year like this one, where there are so many restrictions, so many cancellations and you may not even feel safe taking a normal vacation? Great… View Post
How do you help your child when they’re struggling with anxiety? Do you make friends with the monster in the closet or pretend he doesn’t exist? It’s so hard to see our kids feeling afraid or anxious, so we often try to find a quick fix — a bandaid approach to our child’s anxiety. We say things like “Don’t be… View Post
It’s easy to dream up big goals and create expectations for your family life at the beginning of a new year….and I love that! But then usually kids start back to school, work starts back up again, and there’s quickly a whole lot to do that can get you off track. Instead of focusing on your family’s to-do list this… View Post