My sweet baby girl will be turning 16 in a few weeks. I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow, I blinked and when I opened my eyes this chubby-cheeked toddler was suddenly a beautiful young woman. I desperately want to bestow words of wisdom on my daughter, allow her to benefit from the mistakes I have made along the way. But I know I would not have listened to anything … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Danger of DRIFT
Helping families live with greater intention so that they can succeed in what matters most in life. I believe that every family ends up somewhere, but few families end up somewhere on purpose. Like most couples, it would probably be safe to say that when you first fell in love with your spouse or when you started your family, the dream was to live “happily ever … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Why Use a Lawn Mower When a Weed Whacker Can Get the Job Done?
A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]
H.O.T.M.O.M.S. Conference
Our 5th Annual “H.O.T.M.O.M.S. EXPERIENCE” is a LIVE 5-hour event that is created by moms for moms! This experience is about focusing on "creating your best life NOW" in a fun, judgment-free atmosphere! You may wear many hats but your mom hat is not the only one that matters. It's time for you to stop feeling guilty for desiring to live your dreams and to start taking the … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Time Out
I used to wish time away. You know, wish for the days my kids would sleep through the night, be out of diapers, old enough to drive themselves to school. But as my oldest son gets ready to start his senior year of high school, all of a sudden I desperately wish that time would slow down…or better yet, stop completely. The problem is that wishing is not halting the inevitable … [Read more...]