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Enlightening Goal-Setting Statistics (Is it Worth It?)

We’ve all been told at some point or another that the key to successfully achieving our dreams in life is setting goals. This means thinking deeply about what we truly want to achieve in life and being very specific about how we’re going to get there. And, it means intentionally putting it in writing … Read More

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence

Inside: Worried your child has low self-confidence? Use these growth mindset quotes to help them reframe their thinking and create positive brain connections.   I saw he had written on his daily warmup the word “sadness,” a frowning emoji and the statement, “This is what I feel like in my life…” These were the thoughts Read More

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Why Set Goals? – The 5 Simple Secrets of Why and How

Inside: Do you ever ask yourself, “Why set goals when I know I don’t have the time?” Or do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of life without any clear purpose or direction?  Thankfully, there IS a way to get everything done and still pursue your personal goals. Don’t miss these Read More

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How to Feel Encouraged in the Midst of Overwhelm

Inside: Ever have those moments where you feel really discouraged and even overwhelmed? We all have them, so you’re not alone. Thankfully, encouragement for moms can come in all shapes and forms. These 7 tips will help reduce the overwhelm and lift your spirits. Dear Overwhelmed Mom, Being a parent is hard…like REALLY hard. Yet, Read More

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How to Jump the Biggest Hurdle When Your Kids Get Stressed

Inside: The more stress our kids experience, the less resilient and adaptive they become. But these coping skills for kids of any age plus the four pillars can make all the difference between being receptive and stable or reactive and defensive, even if they’ve never practiced before. Did you know? It’s a proven scientific fact Read More

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How To Stay Organized When Working Full-Time

Inside: Life gets crazy sometimes, especially when you’re also working full-time. The work/life balance struggle is real, but these 8 life hacks for busy moms will help you get started down the right path. Become the super-mom in your home! Today we have a very special guest, Marie from www.OrganizedMarie.com. She not only works in Read More

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Find the Best Gifts for 10 Year Old Boys in Under 10 Minutes

Inside: Does it get harder and harder to find just the right gifts? Especially gifts for 10 year old boys? The most popular or trending gifts aren’t always the best gifts for our little men, so I’ve done the hard work for you. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience at no extra Read More

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17 Awesome Positive Affirmations for Kids to Ease Anxiety

Inside: Most children struggle with self-doubt and fear when it comes to what other’s may think about them. These positive affirmations for kids who start using negative self-talk will help them better understand how their attitude plays a major role in their mindset.   Most days it’s an extreme battle to get 12-year-olds to focus Read More

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5 Tips to Help you Get Out of the House on Time

Inside: These 5 night routine for school tips are the best way to reduce your stress in the mornings. Our alarm sounds its ear-piercing scream at 4:00 am when all else is silent. While I may snooze it till 4:15, this crazy hour is still our norm for waking up during the school year. Halfway Read More