Tag: parenting
Tips to Cope with Moving Far Away
Growing up as a military child, I know firsthand that moving and living far away from loved ones and friends is very hard. My...
Did Having Kids Ruin My Marriage?
A month ago, my husband revealed to me that he had been unfaithful. He wasn’t actively seeking to find another woman or on Tinder...
Navigating Grief :: Preparing My Children for Loss
“How are you going to prepare the kids?” I was recently asked this question, and the only response I could formulate was, “I haven’t...
If Motherhood Was A Game
Motherhood is not for the weak. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. The reward of it all is infinite, but it certainly doesn't...
Navigating the Pre-Teen Years :: Building a Strong Bond
I am entering a new stage of motherhood that I never thought would be here, but here we are. My twins—my oldest two children...
A Parenting SOS :: Our Experience Using Growing Joy Consulting
When my older son turned five last summer and was still having major meltdowns over minor disappointments and transitions, I did my best to...
Road Trip Tips :: Lessons From 2,000 Miles with Two Littles
Over the holiday break, my husband and I decided to embark on a 7-day, 2,000-mile road trip with our 4-year-old and 9-month-old. This road...
Real-Life Lessons My Toddler Is Teaching Me
When we have kids, we don't often think they'll end up being our greatest teachers in life. They're younger than us, much more emotional...
How to Help Your Kids Develop a Mindfulness Practice
My mindfulness journey began more than two decades ago, when I first discovered yoga in ninth grade. I will never forget my very first...
5 Tips to Ignite The Spark in Your Marriage
February is a month of love, but let's be honest, keeping the spark alive in a marriage goes beyond just Valentine's Day. Marriage requires...















