QUIET your mind

QUIET your mind

We live in a world that can be fast-paced and overwhelming. We’re overstimulated by screens, technology, and being inundated by a constant flow of information. This can cause us to feel stressed, anxious, fearful, and depressed.  When we think of past events, feelings of guilt and regret can surface and overwhelm us, just as thoughts

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easy apple crisp in a mug recipe

easy apple crisp in a mug recipe

Many young children enjoy helping out in the kitchen. Although things can get messy, you’re giving them lovely memories that will last for years. Children naturally crave our undivided attention. Sadly, it may not always be easy to come by. Spending quality time with our little ones is an unspoken way of communicating our gratitude

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put yourself in someone else’s shoes

put yourself in someone else’s shoes

Have you ever walked through a store with a toddler, only to have them loudly say something like, “Mommy, look at that fat man!”  As embarrassing as this is, it’s a fairly normal part of development. While children start learning empathy the moment they are born, it isn’t a well-developed part of their repertoire until

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see the glass HALF FULL…

see the glass HALF FULL…

…then fill it the rest of the way As your child learns and grows, you may have noticed a familiar lament crop up almost as soon as they have the words to say it. “I can’t do it! I’m so stupid! I’m no good at anything!” These words can be in response to anything, from

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TREASURE friends like family

TREASURE friends like family

As adults, we all have that friend (or friends) that we are excited to see, talk to, share life stories with, and go to events with. Friends are a huge part of our everyday lives, and helps us to bond and have a social circle outside of our immediate family. For children, friendships are an

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time FLIES be the PILOT

time FLIES be the PILOT

Parents are all too aware of the passage of time. We know that it is fleeting and one of the only things you can’t get back. From the moment our children are born to the time they leave for college, it feels like the blink of an eye. When we are old and looking back

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life is a GIFT

life is a GIFT

Life is truly an amazing gift. There aren’t many times this realization hits us more and we become mindful of the wonder and value of it, then the moment we become a parent. Seeing and holding our children for the first time, although at times daunting, can even feel magical. Like we are receiving the

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you ROCK

you ROCK

What does “you rock” mean? Well, to me, it basically translates to “you’re awesome”. I also say it when I want to specify that a person is good at something. Saying “you rock” is really easy for me to say to others to show my appreciation or to boost up their morale, however, it’s equally

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make your life EPIC

make your life EPIC

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings. – Ann Landers At times it can be difficult, to let our children struggle to do things on their own. While we do need to keep an eye on

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ROLL with it

ROLL with it

We’ve all had days where something doesn’t go as planned and we need tell ourselves to take a breath, adjust and roll with it. As adults, we have experience with this happening time and time again and know that this is what we should do. However, for our children, who a lot of the time

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never stop LEARNING

never stop LEARNING

Pay attention to an infant for a few minutes, and you will see a child always on the thrilling edge of an early learning adventure. Every time they turn their heads, they see something they have never seen before! Lights! Amazing. A piece of bread on a plate! She’s never seen that before. Wait! What’s

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christmas kindness countdown craft

christmas kindness countdown craft

Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration, happiness, family, and giving. However, let’s face it! For many children, it’s primarily about receiving gifts they’ve been longing for. Although especially during this time, it is stressed that little ones behave in order to earn their presents, many parents have even had to resort to

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