The Power of The Pause: Responding Instead of Reacting to Your Life and Relationships
Discover how the power of the pause can help overwhelmed moms slow down, respond instead of react, and build a calmer, more intentional life.
The Best Personal Development Books for Teens
Parents often ask me for book recommendations after seeing how much their teens enjoy our Principles of Success class. This list includes books I’ve read with my own kids, used in class, or received from people I trust—organized into Joy Wheel–inspired categories for whole-person growth.
A Year of Intentional Joy: My Joyful Reinvention for the Year Ahead
As a new year begins, I’m choosing a gentler, more intentional way forward—one rooted in rest, connection, and joy. This post shares how I’m practicing sustainability, expanding whole-person wellness support, and creating spaces I wish I’d had earlier in life, including new challenges, workshops, and the I’ve Got You, Mama podcast.
The Games That Bring Us Together: Our Favorite Ways to Play as a Family
As our family grows and the kids spread into their own seasons of life, the moments when we’re all together feel more treasured than ever. This year’s holiday gathering was full of laughter, late-night conversations, and our absolute favorite tradition — playing games. Here are the games that bring us together, make us laugh until we cry, and turn ordinary nights into memories we’ll talk about for years.
Parenting with Presence During Back to School
Parenting with Presence During Back to School Back-to-school season brings a different kind of energy into the home—one that’s often a blend of excitement and pressure, anticipation and overwhelm. For busy moms, parenting during back to school is more than just filling backpacks and sharpening pencils. It’s a full-body, full-schedule experience. New routines. Earlier wake-ups. […]
Vacation Recovery for Moms
Vacation Recovery Guide for Moms: 3 Gentle Ways to Get Back on Track After Vacation Feeling overwhelmed after your summer vacation? If you’re a mom wondering how to get back on track after vacation, you’re not alone. Many mothers struggle with vacation recovery, trying to rebuild routines that balance emotional wellbeing, self-care, and family connection […]
The Perfect Time for Boundaries
Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Set Boundaries: The Power of Saying “NO” Without Guilt. Summer’s here and while that might sound like sunshine and freedom, let’s be real: for a lot of moms, it also means way more on your plate. The routine is gone. The house is louder. The snacks are endless. […]
This Moment Is the Legacy
This Moment Is the Legacy: Reflections on Becoming a Grandmother and Living with Intention. Last week, my very first grandchild was born. A perfectly sweet and precious little girl, Ava, came into my life, and just like that… a new chapter began. There’s something about witnessing the beginning of a life that gently presses pause […]