Smells of Summer

I would encourage you to give up on your store bought room sprays.  There are very few that aren’t what amounts to chemical soup that no one should breathe. (And if you’ve ever been allergic to synthetic smells or if you have asthma, you’ll know what...

Those Validating Questions

Recently, I heard a young parent as a small child why they had just misbehaved.  I asked that question of my kids many times too.  It’s just a reactive, what-are-you-thinking kind of question.  And is there a good answer for it?  Not usually.  Mostly a way to...

Listen to Understand

Have you ever spoken with someone who said, “Uh huh,” at all the right moments during a conversation, but you know that they aren’t really listening to you?  It’s that not-so-good feeling of being discreetly ignored or back-burnered.  Yes, I...

“Listen to Me Mama”

There are times when we are not “present” with our kids.  Maybe we are trying to solve a difficult problem, maybe we are feeling depressed or anxious or we’re tuned-in to a cell phone or maybe we’re just overly busy.  I appreciate this study...

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

  A few declarations to consider adding to your list: I am divinely led. I am right where I need to be in my life’s journey. It is safe to be me! I am loved and valued. I am creating the life I want. I am setting clear boundaries, kindly, gently,...