Back to School Topics with Teens

There is a lot to be considered with Back to School Expectations and I talk about this in my Back 2 School Survival Guide,  but with teens you have a few areas that may not be relevant for younger kids….

Develop a Love for Writing

Have you taken the time to share with your kids how creative free writing and journaling can be fun?  Often times this is an activity that is done in the classroom during the school year.  I can recall my kids…

Online Safety

During summer vacation, kids often stay up late, sleep in late and play outside a lot.  That is part of enjoying summer!  In addition, today’s kids also spend more time online during the summer, playing video games, surfing the Internet,…

All Fun and Games

Learning never ceases during the course of our lifetime – we are always obtaining new skills.  It can be difficult to find creative ways to keep your child learning during the summer.  A lot is written about that familiar “summer…

7 Mom Tips to Enjoy Summer

Moms need to have fun {this one I have to remind myself of daily} and have a break too.  Being such a task orientated person I can find it very hard to pull back and enjoy the moment.  If my…

Guarding Our Kids

America’s children are avid consumers of movies, music and video games. But sometimes their entertainment choices may not be appropriate for them. How is a parent to make sure that the latest hit movie, hot video game or chart-busting album…

Juggling the Joys of Motherhood

Becoming a mother can certainly tip the scales in one direction – often in the direction of exhaustion and overwhelm.  This is true for all seasons of motherhood – I can remember thinking that things will get easier as my…

Become the Mom You Want to Be

Becoming the mom you want to be is not necessarily an easy task.  I talk about this in detail in my book, Becoming the Confident Mom You’ve Always Wanted to Be, our desires are constantly changing, our ideas of what…

12 Great Reminders for Moms

I shared a bit about some resolutions on Tuesday during my audio blog.  It is never too late to incorporate changes into your parenting routine, so I thought I would share some great ‘reminders’ for the New Year.

Weekly Household Quick Tip

I think the two most hated words in a moms life are “laundry” and “dishes”.  Am I right?  These words have the ability to cause stress and frustration immediately – and the worst part is they are never done!  That…