When we go to visit father’s grave my husband and children stand by my side. None of them knew my dad; they are there for me. I always cry a bit; I get hugs all around. On the way home from our last visit my youngest asked, “Why do we come if it makes you…
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Zen Mommy Minute: Share your Dreams
We all have dreams… every one of us. As a parent, have you ever thought about the importance of your child’s dreams and what they might be saying? Start by remembering your own dreams and sharing them with your kids. They will naturally begin to share theirs with you. Hearing that your 6 year old…
How to Be a Role Model for Our Kids
If you are on our subscriber list, you already heard me get on my soapbox last week about how important it is to support each other as Mom Entrepreneurs. More and more women and moms are making the leap to pursuing their life’s passions. And we want you to know that in this regard again,…
How to Help Children in Haiti
It’s not easy to see all the suffering that’s taking place right now in Haiti. Here’s your chance to do something! Our friends at Kolcraft are hosting a silent auction to benefit the children in Haiti. Visit their Facebook page to get the details on how you can win cool baby gear and make difference,…
Positive Parenting Tip: Need a New Mantra?
Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-Founder Yogi Parenting Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: — Michaela is a 30 year veteran educator and a Certified YogaKids Teacher and Trainer. She teaches yoga baby and yoga kids classes for children throughout St. Louis, Missouri. As…
How to Share “GEMS” with Your Child
Ann Jordan of Children and Family Services shares a GEM with us… literally… what she and her husband in their counseling practice call “Genuine Encounter Moments.” How do your children feel when you are distracted and choose not to give them your full attention? How do they feel when you are truly present? How many…
Week 35: House Arrest
…in my limited research into house arrest I learned a very cool thing. “If you are married, your spouse must do the grocery shopping.” Now there is one rule I will not be breaking.
How to Keep a Sound Mind and Soul with Your Newborn
About six weeks ago my dearest friend had her first baby. Her pregnancy and delivery went very smoothly because she was so prepared. When she was finally home with her brand new beautiful daughter, reality sets in. Babies are a lot of work. Who knew that this tiny lovely creature could create so much exhaustion? …
Zen Mommy Minute: Cool Smoothies – connecting with our kids
Cool smoothies. They’re YUM and nutritious… hence the perfect after school treat for you and your child of just about any age to make together. Here’s a great recipe…
Positive Parenting Tip: Kindness
Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-Founder Yogi Parenting Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: — Michaela is a 30 year veteran educator and a Certified YogaKids Teacher and Trainer. She teaches yoga baby and yoga kids classes for children throughout St. Louis, Missouri. As…
