Drop Everything Now
Listen, the whole life that you have been chasing in America, it’s all a lie. The problem is, everyone believes it. Or at least on some level. Because this lie seems like the truth. The truth is, you don’t need to enroll you kids in soccer and then race across town for music lesson, all while…
The Heart of It.
While playing violin for a live Nutcracker production a few weeks ago, I was struck by something a friend said during one of our breaks. She commented how she saw my pictures on Facebook and how perfect my family seems to be all the time. When I thanked her and responded that while my family…
21 Things I Learned About Kids Through Teaching Violin Lessons
When I first started teaching violin lessons, I never imagined it would make me a better parent. What I learned blew me away at first, but now it feels like home. While people continue to debate nature verses nurture, the kids have taught me that it’s all about the parent. The impact a parent’s personality,…
How Time at a Youth Correctional Center Inspired My Parenting
Growing up I was surrounded by “bad” kids. Kids who stole, drank, did drugs and got into fights. I spent countless hours with kids that most parents would shun their kids from spending time with. Kids who society labeled as “Bad”. But I didn’t see it that way. I saw real people. I saw broken…
How Does Technology Affect Kids Today?
Technology has a way of creeping slowly into our lives. For years we existed without cell phones, but now that they exist, most people cannot imagine how to function without a cell phone on their hip or in their purse. The question becomes,
Things Are Not What They Seem
The other day as I was cooking supper in the kitchen, my son came in and asked if he could go down to the bike path by himself. He wanted to explore the tall grasses and little creek. As much as I knew he would be fine, I said, “No, not now.” As soon as…
Striving for Mediocre – The Parenting Crisis
We have a parenting crisis going on in America. It is right before people’s eyes and most do not even know it. Most people are too busy rolling their eyes to even notice.
Confessions of a Health Coach
I have a confession to make. It might make you gasp, in fact I’m sure it will… If you are ready for it, keep reading. If not, well, it doesn’t matter here it goes…
The Rhythm of Life
Recently we had some fabulous guests at our house. For 5 days we explored the city while the cousins laughed and played. We went to museums, to schools, walked on the bike path and of course ate some food. I always talk about how different we eat and live, but it never really sinks in…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are Lacking…
In this world of buy (nearly) anything at the dollar store, houses are overflowing with stuff. Toys, books, and tons of stuff that you thought you needed is now sitting dusty on the shelf or waiting in the rummage sale pile. Not only do we own a gazillion things we don’t need, but most of…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are…
Typical 9 Year Old Boy Behavior Myths
Striving for Mediocre – The…
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
Why Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal…
How You Can Change The World in the…
Drop Everything Now
This Works Wonders for Seasonal…
Worth the Risk
The Heart of It.
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