Increasing the Level of Awareness in the Family

How do parents keep their kids safe and yet still allow them enough space to learn what they need to learn? The secret is awareness. We need to teach our kids a level of awareness that other kids don’t have or that other people don’t have. And it’s a muscle. Awareness gives you clarity. Clarity gives you focus. Focus gives …

Judgment on Asking Questions

There’s no judgment about the questions. And I’ve always told parents, “Are you having a meaningful conversation with your kid?” And most people can’t remember the last time they did, but they definitely can remember the last time they had conflict. It is important to have a way of inviting conversation because, back in the day, as a busy mom, …

Do Our Children Trust Us?

We forget that we need to create that rapport with our kids. Instead of just assuming, “Oh, we’re their parents; they’re going to talk to us,” how do we create that environment? One thing that I do in the morning when I take my kids to school is ask them, “What kind of day are you going to have?” And …

Calmness and Agitation

Let’s talk about calmness and agitation. And I don’t know, I almost want to call it the rush—the rush of life that’s going through them. So it gives them time to create that calmness, to give them space to create their own calmness. And what I also like about it is that it is also teaching them how to self …

Love in Parenthood: Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Family

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but for parents, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the deep and unconditional love within the family. While date nights and candlelit dinners may be on hold, the joy of parenting brings a new dimension to this special day—one filled with little giggles, warm hugs, and heartfelt connections. Teaching Kids the …

5 Things to Ensure Kids Feel Valued and Important: Flexibility

Last but definitely not least, one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your kids feel as important as they are is to be flexible. Be flexible in life. Be flexible because things are going to change. You know the one thing that’s constant in our lives that we can’t change is the amount of hours …

5 Things to Ensure Kids Feel Valued and Important: Self-care

Today, we’ll talk about another thing you can do to ensure that your kids feel just as important as they are. The fourth thing is self-care. A lot of people forget about this, and to be honest, I used to forget about it a lot in my earlier days. I realized I have to put my own oxygen mask on …

5 Things to Ensure Kids Feel Valued and Important: Delegating

Let’s talk about the third thing you can do to ensure that your kids feel just as important as they are: delegating. I know it’s cliché to say, “It takes a village,” but it really does. As I mentioned a minute ago, my husband sometimes has to travel for work, so it’s easier for me to look at the schedule …

5 Things to Ensure Kids Feel Valued and Important: Quality Time

The second thing you can do to ensure that your kids feel as important as they are is to focus on quality versus quantity. What does quality time look like? It’s not about thinking, “Oh! I spent eight hours working, so I need to give my kids eight hours.” When we spend quality time with our kids and are fully …