This meme has been circulating on the internet for a few weeks now. And why do we love it? One, because tacos. Two, because it helps us remember we don’t have to be perfect. We need, and maybe I can’t speak for everyone, but I definitely need this reminder everyday. It helps me to grow from […]
Actions speak louder than words. We’ve all heard this phrase before. But, do we all strive to live by this philosophy? We all want to be chosen and loved. But what does being chosen actually look like? While words can sound wonderful and are extremely important, being chosen is not just based on words alone- […]
Being a parent goes beyond all preconceived expectations. And it is far more than just “parenting”. It is a relationship. When we are able to look at this as a two sided relationship, it takes off a little pressure. About a year ago, I went to a training on attachment in play therapy – I […]
Have you ever had a day where you just know, it’s going to be one of those days? (those months, or even those years… ;p) I have them ALL. THE. TIME. Fun fact: it is OKAY to have an off day. I’m going to rabbit hole here for one second: I know, I might sound […]
The Golden Ratio. And we’re not talking about peanut butter and jelly. We’re talking about positive to negative interactions. Every interaction – Every statement – Every tone – makes an enormous impact on your child. 6:1. 6 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction. It seems like a lot. And after practice and awareness, you […]
Funk. Sometimes it’s a weird smell -other times, it’s a state of being that completely consumes you. As a member of the human race – willing or unwilling – there are seasons of life where we may not feel like ourselves. Stuck in fog. Feeling numb. The hardest part is not understanding why or feeling guilty and […]