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A Calm and Spooky Halloween: How to Enjoy the Festivities Without the Stress
As Halloween approaches, there’s excitement in the air, but for many parents, this festive season can also bring a mix of stress and expectations. Costume decisions, social gatherings, and sugar-filled festivities can make it hard to keep things stress free. Let’s use Halloween as a chance to bond, have fun, and enjoy stress free halloween…
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The Power of Conscious Parenting: A Journey to Raising Independent, Thoughtful Kids
Many often ask how the Conscious Parenting Revolution came to be, and it all began with one simple moment in my own Conscious Parenting Journey. It truly started the day my first child was born. When he was about 2 years old, my husband and I found ourselves at a crossroads. We stared at each…
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Breaking the Silence: Fostering Mental Health Awareness and Community
Every year, approximately 150,000 lives are lost to drug, alcohol, and suicide-related causes in America. These sobering statistics underscore the isolation many individuals feel in their struggles. Yet, as October unfolds, it brings a vital reminder: it is World Mental Health Day. On this day, mental health experts, psychologists, and wellness advocates come together to…
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Breathe Better, Parent Better: Strategies for a Calmer Family
Do you remember your child as a baby? When they accidentally hit their head on the crib or were startled awake by a loud noise? Those seconds felt endless as you waited for that first gulp of air—often followed by a piercing cry. Breathing is the most hardwired, involuntary function we perform as human beings.…
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Two Sides to Every Story: Are You Listening to Your Child?
Picture this: You’re minding your own business when the phone rings. On the other end of the line, a teacher or camp counselor informs you that your child has been acting out. Your face flushes with embarrassment, and you assume the story they are telling must be the whole truth. When our children misbehave in…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.