When it comes to powerful emotions–like anger, frustration, and guilt–we may not always know what we’re really dealing with. We may act out in anger, but really, we’re afraid. We…
School shootings, youth suicides, and world tragedies headline the news each day; it can leave we parents feeling helpless. No longer can we promise our children a completely safe world….
SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletter, above right, or below, bottom. 5 Tools for Talking with Kids about Tough Topics (Vlog), Summary: In today’s conflict-filled world, kids can feel scared, unsettled,…
“The greatest battles of motherhood are not won in the legislature, or courtrooms, or even in the home. The greatest battles of motherhood are won within.” That’s what I was…
I’ve experienced my fair share of life challenges over the years. From multiple deaths, loss, and grief, to postpartum depression, depression and anxiety, to a car accident and a year…
Valentine’s Day is, for me, a reminder of love. I’m not big on the fanfare or gifts or even having to go out and celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I am…
Self-compassion: Why is it so challenging for so many of us? We fail to be gentle with ourselves. We fail to care for our needs. We fail to give…
When I was approached by Web Talk Radio, over two years ago, and asked to do a web radio show for them on parenting and motherhood, I was surprised,…
Last week was 10 years since my sister, Shannon, died. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s hard to believe it wasn’t just yesterday that she vanished…
For the past several months I’ve been visiting with groups of incredible women and mothers all over the country, discussing “Mastery of Motherhood.” I start each workshop with a…