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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The beginning of the school year is flush with opportunities to get involved in your child’s school. Managed well, volunteering can be personally rewarding. Most of us feel good helping others and investing in community causes or organizations that value our time. When you take time to volunteer for your child’s school, your kids see
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Did you know that there are design tricks that can help you create a home environment that fosters your child’s creativity and ability to concentrate and learn? With legions of youngsters heading back into the classroom during the next few weeks, now is the time to learn new ways to get your home back-to-school ready. “The
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The end of summer brings out all kinds of feelings for moms, from nostalgia as another summer slips into the memory books to annoyance as we break up more and more sibling battles between our bored kids. Maybe the words: “I’ve had it! It’s time to go back to school!” have crossed your lips as
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Feeling nervous as you head into an unknown social situation, interview or public speaking engagement? Jam to the right playlist before you head out, and you’ll not only enjoy a boost of energy, you could feel a surge of confidence too. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that the
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Last month as a special Mother’s Day event, I hosted a group of ladies from the Mindful Mamas Circle of Kansas City in my Facebook group Confidently Connected Moms. We had so much fun learning from them about holistic nutrition and overall well-being for mom and the entire family that I wanted to invite another
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Every summer, my kids’ school sends home math workbooks and encourages students to read throughout the summer. This is great, but I also want them to work on their writing skills, which will help them in reading, math and in life. Here are some of my favorite ideas for making writing fun this summer. Make your
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All of next week, I invite you to join me for a week-long pre-Mother’s Day celebration in my Facebook Group, Confidently Connected Moms! Whether you’re a new, expectant or seasoned mom, you won’t want to miss this event featuring experts from the Mindful Mamas Circle of Kansas City–including me! We’ll each host educational workshops and
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I’m thrilled to announce that the Parenting Media Association honored my feature article “What Kind of Mom Are You?” which appeared in the December, 2014 issue of Kansas City Parent magazine with a bronze award. The light-hearted quiz won in the print editorial category “Non Traditional Story Form Feature” at the PMA’s annual design and editorial awards convention this past weekend.
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Whether you want to become a stronger, more intuitive communicator or you’re trying to raise one, time spent alone and unplugged from the rest of the world can make a big difference. Here’s why: Time spent in solitude helps you develop more self-awareness. When you feel a strong sense of self-reliance and independence, that confidence comes through
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