We all know that it’s really Mom who does the work to make Father’s Day special for Dad….but your kids can do more than you think they can! Here are a few practical suggestions for bringing your little ones along as you celebrate their favorite hero on Father's Day: 1. The Portrait What father ... View Post
Modern Psychology vs Ancient Wisdom in Parenting
"If I were the devil trying to take over the world, I would substitute psychology for religion," Paul Harvey stated in a 1965 radio broadcast. As a licensed mental health counselor, I love psychology and know, first hand, that it helps many people. However, I also think I know why Paul Harvey made ... View Post
On Being a Working Mom. . .
Motherhood pushed me into a world of decision making based on deep conviction. There are opinions available on every subject. Epidural vs. natural labor. Formula or breast milk. Crying it out or co sleeping. The list goes on and on. . . I quickly started making decisions out of certainty about how I ... View Post
What to expect when you are THAT mom
I would never let my child behave that way, I thought to myself as I was trying to buy groceries. The mom checking out in front of me struggled as her toddler threw a complete fit. The screaming felt like nails on a chalkboard. Why doesn't she just... Fast forward a decade, I was a mom with two ... View Post