My parents and two siblings (no kids of their own) flood my kids with gifts at the holidays. Although I feel grateful, It feels overwhelming and like too much at times. I know there are children here in my own area who have so little....
If you can make happiness happen in this family, you can spread it around the Universe.~Andrew, age 7...
Two years ago, my kids and I made Christmas cookies, the cut-out kind you ice and decorate. We wanted to sell them at the end of our driveway like a lemonade stand. It seemed funny to make money for ourselves at this time of year,...
Intention for December:Regardless of what is happening around me, I focus on peace, joy and infinite possibility! I am loved and loving....
There seems to be so much chaos around the holidays. Do you have any suggestions to help maintain a state of peace and calm for my sensitive child and my family?Absolutely!First and foremost, make your own peace the top priority. The best way to teach...
My son did not like the Mahi Mahi that I prepared for dinner one night. As a last attempt to “doctor up” his meal, I suggested he try some dill sauce that I made. After tasting the sauce, he said,“I really don’t like it, but...
Many of us can relate to feeling triggered around the holidays. I was no exception. I always found it odd that Thanksgiving—a holiday that actually has the word “thanks” in it—always seemed to be more about stress and busyness than being thankful.Now the “giving” part,...
November Intention:I am grateful for the abundant gifts my relationships offer. I find joy in spending time with my family and friends. ...
Every Halloween, I end up regretting how we handle the whole candy thing with my kids. I feel like they go crazy with all of the sugar but I don’t want to be the bad guy and say “no” to all of it. Any ideas?Halloween...
Setting loving boundaries is one challenge that many intentional parents face. We may battle to find—and enforce—the right constraints that will guide, support, and safeguard our children without hindering their potential.If we don’t set clear limits, our children end up moving through their younger years...