I had just completed a session with about 30 girls, varying in age from 12-17 years old. The session was filled with the signature Raising STRONG teaching– filled with positive affirmations, words that we can use to empower ourselves, and how we can support the other girls in our lives. Yet I had a few of those girls fill their…
Communicating with our children can be a difficult task at times…unless we nag, repeat ourselves a 100 (1000?) times, or yell…we often feel like they’re not listening to us and they feel like we’re not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child’s feelings, views and opinions have worth, you need to be…
During our Raising STRONG training we focus on Affirmations…The “I am” statements that help us believe in ourselves a little more each and every day. We ALL know that we have to continuously build up the positive in our lives, especially as the world (and that nasty, little voice in our heads) likes to tell us that we are not…
Have you made the usual New Year resolutions? You know the resolutions where you turn over a new leaf to get fit, steer away from junk food and start a savings plan?!? While you are reflecting on past bad habits and setting new goals for your personal life… now’s the time to consider taking stock of your parenting as well.…
What does “Mom-Shaming” mean to you? And why is there such a thing as Mom-Shaming anyway?!? What the heck is wrong with people! Mommyhood is a challenge no matter how you look at it, even if you have perfect kids all the time (good luck with that one) you still will face the inevitable melt down in the store or…
Focus on celebrating challenges and facing obstacles head-on! As a family we often are challenged to get along or be kind, but if we can’t practice it at home, how can we practice it in the world around us??? Here are 5 things to focus on today that will help you overcome obstacles together: I am…Positive words (words of affirmation)…