For the mom who struggles with anxiety and depression, the holiday season can magnify feelings of loneliness, despondency, and hopelessness. The holidays can be a trigger for past wounds and losses. So today, we want to have a raw discussion around the table about our own struggle with anxiety and depression and share some physical…
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A new decade is upon us. What a great time to look at where we are now as a family, and begin to cast vision for where we want to be. Besides, ten years goes by quickly. In this episode, we talk about the great lengths some people go to so that the…
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It’s the holiday season! That means to-do lists, Christmas lists, shopping carts, and your Uncle Jim’s farts. Yup, we went there on ya. ‘Tis the season! Let’s be honest, family time can be awesome, but it can also be draining.
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Some of us LOVE the Holidays and everything that comes with it. And then some of us wish we could wake up and have the house decorated, everything wrapped, the food cooked and the festivities planned. Because, let’s just be honest… As a mom, the Holidays can be a tad bit overwhelming. It’s not that…
Read MoreThat’s right … Kate DiCamillo is back! And what she has to say is so good, you might find yourself listening more than once. In this new episode, Kate and I chat about her newest book, Beverly, Right Here, and we also discuss why parents and teachers s…
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Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to their strengths, but also their growth areas. For boys, helping them learn to communicate with others in a respectful manner and with a good attitude can so…
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Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to what brings them alive and what shuts them down. Our resident therapist, Sissy Goff, joins us this week to talk about how we can better know our girls,
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If your child is between the ages of 6 and 23, born between 1995 and 2012, then they are part of what’s called I-Gen or Gen Z. Seventy-four million Americans or 24% of the population fit this category. They are the generation that has never known life without the internet and they are the most…
Read MoreIn today’s brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, you’ll hear: should you let your kids read ahead of the family read-aloud? how many books can little kids keep up with at once? the simplest way to help your kids fall in love with books (and help…
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The holidays are upon us! Unfortunately, that can mean added stress. With so many more decisions to make, Christmas shopping, house decorating, and excessive socializing can become a recipe for shorter fuses with–and toward–our loved ones.
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