Thoughts and Inspirations

When parents talk about wanting more connection with their kids, they often picture big gestures – family vacations, heart-to-heart talks, or long, pe...

The holiday season brings so much to look forward to – family traditions, special meals, cozy gatherings – but it can also bring stress. The pressure ...

A few weeks ago, a mom I work with shared that she felt like her family had fallen into a rut. The mornings were rushed, the evenings tense, and even ...

Big emotions are part of family life. Whether it’s a sibling argument, a child melting down over homework, or your own stress bubbling over, emotions ...

Between school, sports, work, homework, and social activities, it can feel like family life in the fall is one long calendar sprint. And when the sche...

If you’ve ever noticed your child getting extra cranky, clingy, or explosive at the end of the day, you’re not imagining things. Fatigue and big emoti...

Fall has a way of sneaking up on us. One day you’re savoring long summer evenings, and the next you’re knee-deep in school routines, sports schedules,...

One of my clients recently described her mornings as “a full-on obstacle course.” She wasn’t exaggerating – between getting her kids ready, answering ...

Connection doesn’t always have to happen during big, planned activities. Some of the most meaningful moments happen in the in-between, waiting at a st...

A peaceful home doesn’t mean it’s always quiet or conflict-free. It means there’s a sense of safety, respect, and connection that holds everyone toget...

The shift from summer to school can feel like trading in flip-flops for running shoes. You go from slow, sunny mornings to a full sprint before the fi...

Last fall, a mom reached out after noticing big shifts in her 9-year-old daughter. A once-curious and bubbly kid, her daughter had grown quiet, irrita...