We may have hard heads but we don’t have rock-solid hearts—our hearts are soft and vulnerable. In committed relationships, we need a lot of understanding to build bridges, especially when our needs collide with our partner’s.

Do you know how to advocate for your needs without getting into an argument?

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

As children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of parent-child relationships naturally evolve. What could be an amazing relationship is often fraught with hurtful exchanges and abrupt cutoffs.

It's crucial for parents to recognize—and respect—the boundaries that are needed with this transition. By respecting your adult child's autonomy, you are showing respect for their life choices and reinforcing your role as a supportive parent in their life.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Essential oils have gained significant popularity as a natural and holistic approach to supporting both emotional and physical well-being.

These concentrated plant extracts offer a wide range of therapeutic benefits, making them a valuable tool to enhance optimal health and support the mind-body connection. In my personal use of essential oils, their versatility makes them invaluable!

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What is self-esteem, and how can we instill high self-esteem in our children even while we discipline them?

Parents often wonder about the impact of their parenting and parenting style on their children’s self-esteem. Do you know the most essential ingredient for building a child’s self-esteem?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

If misbehavior keeps you from teaching effectively, these simple ways to redirect children’s behavior through meeting their needs will be beneficial. And if you are sans misbehavior, all the better! Then, Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs will help you build a safe and extraordinary community in your classroom.

Estimated reading: 4 minutes

Have you ever wondered why everyone is talking about mindfulness these days? From yoga studios to Fortune 500 boardrooms, mindfulness has become a hot topic. But what's all the fuss about?

Empathy for relationships?

Yes, I can confidently vouch for empathy—it transformed my marriage! And it may be THE most important quality of every long-lasting relationship.

Do you want to improve communication with your partner, deepen understanding, and sweeten your love? Here's how.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

In my emotional intelligence training and coaching, I've had the opportunity to work with scores of mompreneurs, CEOs and business owners across the globe.

Guess what a common challenge is for many?

Yep, OVERWHELM.

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Parenting requires more than anyone knows before becoming a parent—or there would be a lot fewer parents! If you’re feeling hurt about how your adult child is treating you, that pain is real. To be rejected, disrespected, or cut off by your child is one of the most painful experiences of all.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Self-care was edited out of my vocabulary growing up and replaced with “selfishness.” It was much more glamorous to my mom—a word hammering me throughout my childhood like the cold Montana blizzards.

Hmm. Self-care vs selfishness.

Is self-care selfish? Is it self-preservation? Or is it self-love?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes