Reading is such a magical part of childhood. And not only does reading to your child have a positive effect on their brain development, language development, emotional intelligence and vocabulary, but it also plays a powerful role in building a strong relational connection! But if you’re anything like me, there’s nothing worse than sitting down to connect with your child… View Post
Marriage is hard work. And sometimes we all need an outlet to talk about struggles in our marriage. But who you talk to about your marriage could actually be sabotaging your marriage instead of helping it. IS MARRIAGE CONFLICT A BAD THING? Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting with numerous couples in all stages of… View Post
“Sure, we can totally drive from Cleveland to Hilton Head this summer with the kids,” I declared with ignorant bliss, as I was in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy with our 2nd child. “It’ll be fun!” I’ve always been an optimistic person, but I think my pregnancy hormones must have clouded my thinking JUST a wee bit when I committed… View Post
Good news! All those seemingly frivolous games you played with your friends and cousins as a kid actually had a purpose. They were getting you ready for the “real world” of motherhood in some essential ways. Check out these 10 Childhood Games & How to Play as a Mom: 1. TAG How to Play as a Kid: 1 Person chases… View Post
So you’ve hit rough times? Me. Too. But this is just a season. And there’s a bigger picture, if you’re willing to look for it. So whatever season you’re in, and whatever you find yourself doing to get through it, you can turn this season into something powerful. Let’s rock this season. DREAMING Do you have dreams? Promises in… View Post