So if you didn't know, I am celebrating the BIG 5-0 this week, hence this blog title. It's tongue-in-cheek of course, because no one knows HOW to turn 50 any more than anyone knows how to parent or how to live life. But I think there is this idea in human society that there is a right way and a ...read more
Filed Under: Beliefs, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Turning 50, Uncategorized Tagged With: aging, menopause, midlife, mindful aging, spirituality, turning 50
Video Demo included! Do you ever have those days where you wake up and you're just feeling like crap? Well, as you can tell in this video, that was me this morning! I couldn't shoot a polished-looking video about being in a bad place, right? That wouldn't be very authentic. Anyway, what ...read more
Filed Under: Mindfulness, Parenting, Self Awareness
I admit it. I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. On one hand I feel the excitement and promise of starting over again. The smell of new books, shopping for all the fresh new pencils, binders and notebooks, getting back to the routine of daily school schedule, etc. It's filled ...read more
Filed Under: Child, Divorce, Mindfulness, Parenting, parenting teenagers
I don’t know about you, but I feel like 2018 is calling me to do a complete overhaul on how I live my life. As you may have heard, 2018 is the year of actualization, according to numerology. I feel a strong pull toward living my best, most authentic life. What I’m most longing for this year is a ...read more
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I don’t have to tell you that this time of year is stressful! Adjusting to the new schedule from the laid-back summer months can bring up a lot of challenges. On top of this, there’s all the beginning of school meetings and events. There are new and unfamiliar relationships and all kinds of stuff to ...read more
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Raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart! The scheduling debacles, the lack of communication, the one word answers! It's enough to drive a parent crazy! I'm not saying there is some magic solution to these issues, but I did find an article that I agree with wholeheartedly about raising ...read more
Filed Under: Child, Parenting, parenting teenagers, Self Awareness, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting, parenting teens, Raising teens who talk to you
People often assume that an amicable divorce is easy and that children do not suffer as much when there is less conflict. To a certain extent this is true. No one can argue that having parents who respect each other and are able to compromise and communicate are much better for children. However ...read more
Do you secretly hate mother's day? This holiday is NOT about where are we going to get the best brunch. Here's how you can start enjoying Mother's Day again. I have a confession to make. It’s kind of embarrassing. As much as I talk about gratitude and radical acceptance, Mother’s Day has (in the ...read more
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I work with many people who come to me for divorce and break up support. One of the things that they struggle with the most is the awful feelings of rejection that they endure after a split. One of the things I found most relevant about this article is the acknowledgement that this pain of ...read more
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Divorce is hard. Anyone who's been through it can attest to how difficult it is on so many levels. Having a healthier partnership with your ex can make things easier for both of you. I came across this article posted by a friend of mine that includes some powerful tips for avoiding the nasty ...read more
Filed Under: Divorce
