"Give, even if you only have a little." Mo was 20 months old when her little sister, Gigi, was born. Yet, we immediately enlisted Mo as a care-giver for the new baby in hopes of alleviating fear, insecurity or confusion about this updated version of our family life. When we'd ask Mo if "her baby" …
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Self-Trust and the Heroine Against Bullying
A Quote on Self-Trust Stopped Me In My Tracks I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw the following quote on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday feed. I looked down at my phone as the metaphorical sounds of, "blink, blink...blink, blink," happened. I focused my eyes upon the words and read …
Encouraging Self-Love In Our Children
Children who know self-love, shine from within. We, mothers, need to have a heart to heart conversation today. I presume we all understand the importance of teaching our children the values of kindness, empathy and love. Of course, right? But are we teaching our children to live these …
To My Sweethearts on Valentine’s Day: Choose Self-Love
What children need to hear about self-love on Valentine's Day: There isn't another you on the planet. Treat yourself with loving kindness and respect. You set the standards as to how someone treats you, so set them high. You alone are enough. You don't need to prove your worth to anyone. …
When Your Child’s Smile Stops On Sundays
Have you noticed your child's smile disappearing and demeanor changing on Sundays from a happy, fun-loving child to a somber, withdrawn version of herself? I did. I'm going to share our story and give you 3 steps to take if you see these changes in your own child. My oldest daughter was in …
Preparing Kids To Be Active Listeners At Shows
Kids can be the best active listeners and audience members...when prepared! Why do I say that? Well, if you've ever spent 5 minutes with children, you know they speak the truth from the bottom of their hearts. There's no pretense. If they don't like something, they're not afraid to say so. And …
Positive Morning Mindset for Children
What is the mindset of your child in the morning? Are there exclamations of, "Good Morning!", to you and your child's sibling/s? Or is it more along the lines of groaning, "I'm tired!" and "I don't feel like going to school!"? Or do you ever hear this line, reminiscent of some of my …
Do Unto Others [LYRICS]
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Do Unto Others Focus on the Oneness, greatness. Celebrate our differences, too. You don't have to join your sister if she's giving you attitude. You gotta take a stand, make a plan. Happy is the answer in you. She's probably gonna push your buttons. Tell me what are you gonna do? Some …
The Space In The Middle
No longer a baby. No longer a toddler. Not a tween. Close. Very close. Just a girl. Strike that. A Girl. Strike that. A Strong Girl. The space in the middle. People don’t “ooh and ah” like they did when you were little. You’re big now. “A young lady.” You’re putting into …
