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Take a few minutes to look at your life thus far from an aerial view. From this outside perspective, how do you feel about your skills, accomplishments, and where you are today? Can you see the growth or progress that you’ve made since the last time you were struggling? When objectively looking at your life, … Read more
Every mom and dad has their own unique parenting style. Do you know what yours is? An online parenting style quiz is a quick way to discover your dominant parenting style. We all want what’s best for our children. After all, our greatest desire is for them to reach their highest potential. As it turns … Read more
One of my least favorite questions to hear from friends or family is: Where do you want to go for lunch? I…uh…I don’t know…I want whatever you want. With such a wide range of places to eat around here, I don’t want to commit someone else’s lunch plans to a place they don’t like just … Read more
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was an active member of an online group with 72 other expecting moms, which was appropriately titled January 2015— the month our babies were due. Many members used the space during the time they were pregnant to create their “birth plan” and bounce ideas off of each … Read more
One personal trait that I pride myself on is being mindful of having self-awareness. Now, why am I not claiming to actually have self-awareness? Research shows that even though 95% of people think they have self-awareness, only 10-15% of the population is actually self-aware. And the truth is, we don’t know what we don’t know, … Read more
If you’ve been in a rut lately and you’re looking for something new to do, there are many reasons you should consider taking up a new hobby. It can be challenging to find new activities that you’re passionate about, but we’ve got 11 ideas for computer-based hobbies that are both fun and potentially beneficial for … Read more
Officially, the dictionary definition of a “passion project” is an activity or enterprise that you decide to take on – usually in your spare time – in order to benefit or validate yourself in some way. But, I like to think of it as a collection of steps we take towards filling a void in … Read more
Behavior charts are a positive tracking system to help children reach their goals. It is a good idea to encourage children to develop good behaviors, and charts can be an effective visual reminder of what they are working on. There are different types of behavior and reward charts designed for children’s use. In this article, … Read more
There are different ways to make decisions. To arrive at a thorough, well-thought-out choice—especially when you’re bombarded with a ton of options, someone is trying to influence the outcome of your choice, or it is a matter that will affect your whole life—you need to forego subjective methods such as listening to your gut or … Read more
I spend a lot of time each week encouraging my six-year-old to read. And while she doesn’t dislike reading, if given the choice, she’s going to choose to go outside or play with slime 100% of the time. I get it…the books she’s tasked with reading are repetitive and increasingly challenging for her. But, knowing … Read more