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Overcoming Mom Guilt & Breaking Generational Family Cycles
Let’s Talk About Mom Guilt and Breaking Generational Cycles We chose to do something we said we would never do. Before kids, it's easy to look at other families and think you have it all figured out. You make declarations about what kind of parenting style you'll...
7 Things to Think About Before Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a Nanny? Think Through These 7 Things First You think you've got it all figured out. You've read the blogs, browsed nanny websites, and even drafted a few interview questions. Then reality hits: so many things come up that you never thought to plan for. I found...
Should You Let Your Child Quit? Signs to Look For
How to Know When It's Time to Let Your Child Quit (Without Guilt) A tough question hit me when I saw my 3-year-old Lincoln sitting in the corner at KidStrong, refusing to participate in what used to be his favorite activity: Is this just a grind I need to push...
A Dad’s Guide to Potty Training
Dad’s Guide to Potty Training: Calm & Confident Potty Training from a Dad’s Perspective The first potty that we had outta the house was at Costco. It was me and him, and he nailed it, even with all the crazy loud noises in there. If you're a dad reading this, you...
The Mental Load of Leaving Home with Kids: A Mom’s Perspective
Mom's Mental Load of Leaving Home with Kids: What Most People Don’t See Getting out the door with kids feels like planning a military operation. As a mom, I’ve learned that the secret to a smooth exit isn’t luck but a whole lot of preparation. But the mental load that...
Parenting Prep: How Moms and Dads Pack Differently
Mom vs Dad: Packing Styles for Family Outing There’s the actual amount of time that it takes to get ready and go out the door, and then there’s what you think it is. These words from my husband Avram capture the heart of our daily struggle. We both want the same...
Seeing Potential in Others: A Leadership Skill That Inspires Growth
Seeing Potential in Others: A Leadership Skill That Inspires Growth I’ve learned that great leadership isn’t about managing tasks or giving orders. Rather, it’s about seeing potential in others. It’s about envisioning what someone can become, often before they can see...
How to Encourage Growth at Home and in Business
How to Inspire Growth at Home and in Business “You can lead a toddler to the potty, but you can’t make him pee.” This lesson came to me during a particularly challenging moment with my three-year-old son, Lincoln. We had our routine: sit on the potty daily. No...
Breaking Cycles: A Path to Healing and Personal Growth
Breaking Cycles: Choosing Growth Over Old Patterns My story begins with a moment of stunning clarity. After years of abuse, first from my father, then from my ex-husband, I recognized a pattern that could have shaped the rest of my life. My dad was mean and abusive...
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Prioritize What Matters in Business
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Choose Priorities That Matter In business and in life, you have to choose your priorities, and not everything can be a top priority. Trying to focus on everything at once isn’t just exhausting; it dilutes your effectiveness and slows your...