Courageous Living 

The Take December Back concept is hard and joyful all in one! It requires intention and maybe acknowledgment that the month of December...

This is the month we pay attention to and focus on breast health! We honor those who have battled breast cancer!! This month is also a...

2020 Update: This December of 2020 is actually now year 7 - but all the below thoughts remain the same! Yes, it is going to be a little...

My goal and frankly my prayer is to raise independent, resilient and courageous kids! Not kids that earn all As, not kids that do it...

Moms Talking Teens started in the spring or 2020. I stared the group because many moms I was talking with personally and professionally...

We courageous parents are leading our families in a time we have never experienced! The whole idea is overwhelming, stressful and anxiety...

What is the extraordinary ordinary life? For me it’s the joy in the normal day to day life and the awareness that basic days are just as...

Mom Courage, it’s hard to define in simple terms. It is so many things, I’m having trouble with connecting the words that would give...

So, you set a goal- now what? Don’t let your goal be a pretty little statement that looks nice and sounds good – make it happen! To make...

Taking December Back is: doing what is most important and meaningful to you and your family (Traditions you LOVE.) questioning cultural...

To take December back and keep the joy is to honor your priorities! Get clear as to what is important to you and your family. Some...

December and the holiday season in general is a time when most families want to celebrate together, give to others and experience the...

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and they say something like: “The Holidays are hard for me.” Or “I don’t really like the...

“Remember that “present” is more about being than buying" From: The Holidays?? Help! I forgot what they’re all about… by Sandy Gingras...

For the past five years, my family and I have taken December back! We have consciously decided to go against the normal expectations of...

Why should we be grateful? Who cares? If families and their kids are grateful what exactly does that mean? Does is simply mean they...

My original intention for writing about resilience was to explore a topic that may be a bit challenging but important anyway! I thought...

Over the past year or so I have given great thought to how I am fostering or hindering independence in my children (ages 16, 13, 10). ...

I just came across this photo and wanted to share! This was about 4 years ago . I was heading out to a meeting, my 6 year old (at the...

Do you ever feel like being a parent requires a psychology degree? My husband and I have three kids, no prerequisite course required. ...