As a mother of three young kids, I would say that everything scares me, yet I’m afraid of nothing at the same time. If I listed the amount of major issues I have handled in the 14 years I have been a mom, I would still be writing. That list of trials, tribulations, minor crises, […]
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Is Therapy Worth it? How to know if Therapy is Right for you.
As a counselor with over 20 years of experience helping children and young adults in, I must first state that you do not have to be in crisis to seek professional help. Waiting to the point of your life feeling out of control will make seeing immediate positive results more challenging. However, most people wait […]
How to Save Money as a Single Mom
Single-parent households struggling with money is nothing new. But living in denial about your spending and just crossing your fingers, hoping you have the money to pay your monthly bills, is super stressful. Fixing your money trouble requires taking a hard look in the mirror. Most problems can be solved by looking them squarely in […]
Snapchat Parental Controls: What You Need to Know
The social life of our teens and tweens very much exists in the digital world. One of the most popular apps for communicating with friends is SnapChat. The yellow app icon with a white ghost-looking character gets more users every day and is the primary way teens interact. In this article, we will highlight the […]
Top 10 Business Etiquette Tips for Young Professionals
Proper business etiquette is crucial to every working professional. Whether you are working for a large corporation or a mom-and-pop shop, brand new to the working world, or a seasoned professional, proper etiquette can help advance your career and ensure your success. Get ahead in your career by using these top 10 business etiquette tips for […]
Slow Down Mama: How to Stop Being So Busy
It’s the middle of the pandemic lockdown of 2020, and I’m sitting outside with my best childhood friend. It is a rare moment when we can appropriately socially distance and catch up. We are talking about the current state of the world and land on the topic of how nice it is to just be […]
Finding Your Purpose: What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Way
Many people subscribe to the idea that as you transition into adulthood, you should attempt to “find yourself.” This phenomenon was meant to describe how every person has a predetermined purpose here on earth. Do you believe that there is a predestined version of yourself that you need to discover? Or do you feel you […]
Find Family Magic Again: A Discovery Cove Review
Visiting an amusement park with your children can sometimes feel like more work than play. Forget anything close to relaxation as you run from ride to ride, trying to get it all in and catch every great attraction. My dream vacation is to lay on a lounge chair near the water as waiters bring me […]
5 Simple Life Hacks Busy Moms Use to Stay Organized
Parents today are taking on a multitude of responsibilities. We are expected to have a career, care for our kids, contribute to the community, and live a healthy, active lifestyle. Life with children can be busy even if you don’t subscribe to cultural norms like these. It is more necessary than ever to be an […]
How to be More Active (without Joining the Gym)
We’ve all heard the advice that increasing your physical activity will impact your health in a positive way. Sitting for long periods of time has been described as being as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. The good news is that getting more steps in doesn’t require a membership to a fancy, intimidating gym. This article will […]