The other day my husband and I were chatting about what we would like to do on the weekend and it occurred to me that I rarely think of what *I* want to do anymore. I usually have one or two events scheduled per day (school, trip to the store, birthday party, appointment, etc) and the… {read more}
Personal Growth
Self-Care for Mothers: Choosing Make-Up
I used to have a bit of a love-hate relationship with make-up. In some ways I wanted to do away with it altogether – why should I want to cover up my skin or make myself look different than I do naturally? I worried that by wearing make-up, I might influence my kids to think make-up… {read more}
10 Ways for Mom to Love Herself
This is the last article in my series Sharing the Love: 100 Ways for You and Your Kids to Make a Difference in the World. After listing many ideas for showing your kids love, and extending that love out to others, I would now like to end with some ideas for you to show love… {read more}
Reflections on Setting Priorities
My Reflection Series offers five questions with corresponding articles/videos to inspire intentional and compassionate parenting. Sign up for posts by email if you would like the series delivered to your inbox. What role do “consequences” play in your relationship with your child? I highly recommend Aha Parenting for relationship-centered parenting advice. This post offers… {read more}
Reflections on Being a Role Model
My Reflection Series offers five questions with corresponding articles/videos to inspire intentional and compassionate parenting. Sign up for posts by email if you would like the series delivered to your inbox. How do you handle marital disagreements in front of your kids? I really appreciated these practical ideas from Aha Parenting for dealing with… {read more}
Reflections on Relationships with Children
My new Reflection Series offers five questions with corresponding articles/videos to inspire intentional and compassionate mothering. Sign up for posts by email if you would like the series delivered to your inbox. I created this series because I believe that the process of regular reading and reflection naturally inspires growth – and I wanted a… {read more}
10 Videos to Inspire Mom’s New Year
The new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the lessons we have learned and where we want to go in life. There are many lovely resolution lists going around (I loved this one) as well as ideas for choosing a “word of the year” (this was a lovely example). As part of the… {read more}
Nourishing Myself as a Mother
Motherhood is full of seasons. Some are shorter than others – lasting only a week or two. Others are long and feel never-ending, lasting for months at a time. These seasons can be full of excitement, exhaustion, sorrow, overwhelm, or any combination of emotions. When I am in a season that is uplifting me on… {read more}
