Living with integrity means consistently operating within one's own value system. Simple, eh? Not so much. The big things are obvious. Keep your promises, hold to your vows, and set priorities accordingly. But then, life and all its pesky annoyances start to wear us down. Eventually, all parents hear something like this: “But, mom you promised.” “Yes, but…” … [Read more...]
Embrace the Light
Recently, I had a friend tell me my son is absolutely wonderful. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a “humble brag” post. It is, instead, a reminder to me and you to embrace the light within our children. If we are to embrace the greatness in our kids, we first have to recognize it. … [Read more...]
What is this thing called play?
Brené Brown says, "If we want to live a Wholehearted life, we have to become intentional about cultivating rest and play, and we must work to let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth." It may surprise you to know that play is critical to success and happiness for both children and adults. Knowing how we adults need reminders to slow down and relax, I put together a short video where I dig a little deeper into the characteristics of … [Read more...]
Why It’s Okay to Play
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~John Lubbock, The Use Of Life Busyness is as American as apple pie. Many pride themselves on endless "to-dos." … [Read more...]
Why Parents Must Let Go
The art of parenting is all about letting go. In the end, it's up to our children how their journey will play out. Sure, parents love, guide, encourage, teach, model, and serve a host of crucial roles. At the core, though, it's all about preparing children to become independent citizens in the world. As a parent, I spent years negotiating the art of preparing my children to leave me. … [Read more...]