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“This Is How We Grow” Blog Hop 2013: 10 Ways I “Choose to Grow” Each Day
This Is How We Grow Blog Hop 2013: 10 Ways I Choose to Grow Each Day My family and I have been through our share of rough times. In 2007, my sister and brother-in-law died, we inherited our two young nephews, and I gave birth to our 4th baby, taking us from three to six…
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Invitation: Join My “This is How We Grow” Blog Hop!
An Invitation to YOU! Join my This Is How We Grow Blog Hop! (in honor of my new book, by the same name!) Theme: “I choose to grow.” I’ve certainly had my share of life challenges, many of which I share in my new memoir, This Is How We Grow. From death, loss, and grief,…
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Antidepressant? Or Not? 12 Facts on Depression & Medication
As I often tell clients who are depressed or anxious and considering taking a psychotropic medication, “When you need it, you need it.” What I mean is, if medication is one of the tools that will help you feel well again, it’s definitely worth considering. But considering taking a medication can be tough for…
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The Value of Authenticity: 5 Ways to Get “Real”
Whenever I post something on Facebook or my blog about how I am really doing, I’m always surprised by the comments I receive. Like the time I posted about staying in bed for two days, watching the entire first season of Downton Abbey, because I was just “done” with everything and everyone! Or, my post about…
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“This is How We Grow”: Understanding The Seasons of Personal Growth
As you may know, I have just finished writing my first book–a memoir about the four years after my sister and brother-in-law died, we inherited our nephews, I had a baby, and we went from 3 to 6 kids, practically overnight. It’s called This is How We Grow, and it’s coming in November! (So, stay…
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Parenting Success Skills Top 10: #2 The #1 Rule of Parenting–Consistency
If you ask me, “What is the number one rule of parenting?” I will say, “Consistency.” So, why is it #2 on my Top 10 Parenting Success Skills? Well, as I mentioned in my article, Parenting Success Skills Top 10: #1 “Do Your Own Work First,” I had to move it to number two on my parenting…
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Stress Management: 15 Proven Ways to Stress Less (& Smile More!)
Stress Management: 15 Proven Ways to Stress Less (& Smile More!) I’m no stranger to stress. I’ve got a busy life, with six kids, after all! At least, that’s what I tell myself: “I’m stressed because_____(it’s the end of the school year; it’s summer and all the kids are home; it’s back-to-school and I…