Parenting is complicated, and I did not know we fall into a parenting style of being a Tiger, Dolphin, or Jellyfish. As I read about these three parenting styles, I was overwhelmed and thought, “Really,…
Tag: childhood
Fun Fact Friday
Did You Know? We are born fearing two things, yes, ONLY two things! We are afraid of falling and loud noises when we enter this world. That’s it, folks! Everything else we fear is learned…
The Dance of Self-Sabotage
The Dance of Self-Sabotage can be performed at any point in our lives. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or adult, at home, school, workplace, or at social events, the experience is open to anyone. The…
The Tradition Brought Me the Magic
Whether recalling traditions from childhood or building new ones, traditions are the essence and magic of the holiday season. I now smile fondly, remembering my upbringing when my parents packed our light blue Datsun 510…
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Gratitude is the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday. May we carry tomorrow’s spirit into our future, and not leave it waiting for yet another year.
Finding Fun & Gratitude
Embracing gratitude and the ability to find gratitude is essential to creating a better world. The sooner we instill this in young people, the sooner we witness kinder human beings walking the earth. Constructing art…
Monday’s Mindset
Utilizing books, documentaries, and podcasts as a vessel, I am stepping closer to my true identity and purpose. Platforms such as anchor, apple, and google have bestowed incredible resources to achieve those two things. Being…
Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say
Shhhh Keep Quiet During childhood, I heard “be nice” over and over again. The thought of saying anything that might be perceived as mean or hurtful was discouraged. The cost of always “being nice” proved…
The Human Connection
Human connections are critical to our health and well-being. Psych Central stated, “In 2019, before the pandemic, 3 in 5 Americans reported being lonely. After the pandemic, this number increased, particularly among young people. YIKES!! What is a…
The Cloak of Invisibility
I may have three grown boys, and I have realized many things during this motherhood journey. The one awakening, in particular, I’d like to share is unknowingly owning the “Cloak of Invisibility.” It is worn…