A wonderful way to connect with your kids and to help them build confidence in themselves is to introduce them to the art of journaling. Not only is journaling a way to slow down the world and help your kids reflect on their experiences and thoughts, you can use journaling to connect with each other. […]
Want to liven the conversation on your next car trip or when your family gathers for dinner this Thanksgiving (or any time)? While there are fun chat packs on the market, if you’re someone who likes to get crafty this is a fun project to try. I provide conversation starter ideas, but try asking your
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As we go quietly about our business, you may not realize as a mom how incredibly influential you are in the marketplace and in the overall economy. According to Kat Warner, owner of Green Thumb Business Growth Services, moms have 78 percent of the spending power in the United States. Think for a moment about
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Often we think of patriotism as displaying the flag, participating in the pledge of allegiance or singing along to the Star-Spangled Banner. While these are symbols of our national pride, to me patriotism also means taking steps to create a more positive, caring community that we can be proud to live in. In the spirit
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Join us this Wednesday in my Confidently Connected Moms group for a special writing workshop hosted by my friend and mentor Christina Katz. Writing, like other forms of creativity and art, can be an invaluable portal toward self-discovery. If you’re someone who loves to write, but would like to take your writing to a whole
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As we raise the next generation of voters, we have to decide as parents and educators how to teach our kids to think carefully and critically about the complex issues facing our country. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to appear on our local Fox news station to talk about what kids can learn from politics.
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When nearly 8,000 suffragists marched down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House to demand the right to vote in 1913, they had objects thrown at them. They were spit on and they were physically assaulted. (Imagine how they would’ve been treated if social media had existed at the time.) But the violence these courageous women
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“Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant We’ve heard time and again the benefits of spending time outside, both for own wellbeing and for our kids’ physical and emotional health. With its milder temperatures and gorgeous colors, autumn is truly one of the best seasons to get outside with our families. But what are the best
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Curiosity has been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe you’ve noticed. The October issue of Parents magazine includes my article “Eager Learners: Encouraging Your Child’s Curiosity at Home Will Spill Over Into Class” in the School Age ages and stages section. And last week, I wrote a post titled “How Curiosity Helps Us Connect.”
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I bet you have stories to tell. Happy stories, sad stories, triumphant stories and tragic stories. But did you know that none of it matters? At least not in the moment when you’re trying to get to know another person. Let’s say you’re headed to a get-together where you won’t know a lot of people.
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