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Author: coffeeaddict
How to Overcome a Personal Crisis
I’m not trying to be click-baiting or fear-mongering, but inevitably, in life, you will face a personal crisis or two. The crisis may pop up not due to any fault of your own. Nevertheless, it is your steaming pile of crap to deal with. At times like these, knowing who to turn to or where… Read more
Is TikTok Safe For Your Kids? Advice from a counselor
If you are a parent, the day will come when your child will start asking for a phone, tablet, and the inevitable Social Media account. Like it or not, what was once just fun posting pictures on your Facebook or MySpace is now a significant part of teen culture. But how do those of us… Read more
How To Support Your Kids In Five Simple Sentences
I take no job or role in my life more seriously than being a mom. Moms everywhere want to give their children the knowledge and understanding they need to succeed. While no secret formula will work for every child, I have found five statements I make to my children regularly that reinforce everything I want… Read more
How to achieve your dreams: It Isn’t About Motivation
Human beings are wired to move forward instead of remaining static. Change is a constant in life, and that change can be something you work toward or is forced upon you. Whether you have obstacles to overcome or are unsure how to achieve your dreams, getting to that next level or accomplishment takes much more… Read more
From Supermom to Super Calm: How to defeat Parental Burnout
If you’ve ever felt overstressed and overwhelmed by trying to keep up with your kids’ schedules, you may be experiencing parental burnout. As a single mom of three active kids, I sometimes feel like being a stressed mom is just a way of life. You are not alone. The bad news is that many stressed… Read more
How to Talk to Your Kids About Losing in Sports
As parents, we want what is best for our children. Many parents enroll their children in sports hoping it will add to their child’s happiness. Playing organized sports teaches them valuable lessons. One main lesson from playing competitive sports is how to cope with losing. Even if you were once a young athlete, you might… Read more
10 Life Lessons I Learned from the Divorce Process
If you are considering separation or just beginning the divorce process, you may have a lot of stress and worry about the future. As someone just coming through that profoundly challenging life change, I feel compelled to share my lessons. The divorce process is unique for everyone, and the stages of divorce can vary greatly… Read more
How to Find the Best Child Therapist.
In the wake of a global pandemic, adolescents are reporting feeling more anxiety and depression than ever before. When your child’s mental health declines, finding the best child therapist is at the top of your priority list. Where do you begin, and what do you look for in a child psychologist or counselor? And how… Read more
Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables with this Simple Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are the ultimate hack for getting my children to eat healthy! I have tried every trick, hack and tactic I can think of to get my kids to eat the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. When they were first born, I introduced different fruits and veggies to them as babies. I have… Read more
Easy Weight Loss Meal Plan Tips
Whether you are trying to eat healthier to slim down or to improve your quality of life, an easy weight loss meal plan can be your ticket to staying on track and keeping your sanity. Meal planning may sound stressful but when it comes to keeping to your diet, planning ahead is key. One afternoon… Read more