The Mastery of Patience – Art or Science?
Is patience an art or a science? Hmmm. Good question, huh? Many people would say patience is a life skill. But I’ve been practicing patience long enough to know that it requires a fair amount of finesse and creativity. That would make it an art. I also know after studying patience for 20 years of motherhood that there is a systematic, step-by-step approach you can take to mastering patience. That would make it a science, right? Regardless, if patience is a science, an art, or a life skill,...
Read More10 Reasons to Consider a Nanny Who is a Mom
Finding the right nanny can be a really difficult and frustrating experience and it’s true that some parents go into it with pre-conceived notions of what a nanny should or should not be like (young and fun or older and experienced, etc.). We aren’t really sure why that is the case but over the years I have had some parents tell me that they would prefer to not have a nanny that has her own children. I think that’s really too bad because there are many reasons to consider Moms. Just being...
Read More5 Easy Ways to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem
Self esteem is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child, but it’s one of those elusive gifts that often leave parents wondering. How do you build a child’s self esteem? You know it’s important, and you certainly want your kids to have it. Maybe you can look around and tell which children have a healthy self image, and which ones don’t. A child with confidence looks at herself in the mirror and likes what she sees. She sees herself as valuable and worthy of love. On the other...
Read More10 Certifications a Babysitter Might Have, and Why It Matters
Last week I was talking with a client about the importance of getting regular exercise in her life. She herself really wanted to be working out on a consistent basis, but there was something holding her back. She was a member of Lifetime Fitness, and could easily take her three year old to the fitness club with her, but she felt uneasy about the babysitter that was watching the children in their childcare facility. Now I won’t go into details about what was making her feel...
Read MoreMomnificent! Debuts on Television for the First Time Ever!
Momnificent! is on TV tonight, September 15, 2011! For the first time ever, Lori Radun, founder of Momnificent!, appears on television tonight! Watch as mom coach Lori Radun shows moms how to create momnificence in all areas of their lives. Through authenticity, growth, harmony, freedom and inspiration, women can be empowered to live the lives they’ve always wanted to. This is a show you will not want to miss! Airing on BYUtv’s Fresh Take, Lori will be doing a Momnificent!...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Family Recreation
Q. I’m doing a paper on the benefits of family recreation, and I was wondering if you had any information that could help me. A. As a matter of fact I do. Here you go. The Benefits of Family Recreation Family recreation teaches life skills. Children learn a number of life skills from hanging together as a family. They learn how to solve problems and cooperate with one another. Any time you have two or more people together, each with their own personalities and ideas,...
Read More5 School Success Habits that Will Make a World of Difference
I admit. I was worried about my son this morning. Not my 9 year old, but my 20 year old. I don’t think we ever stop being a mom. You see, he didn’t get away from Chicago last night until 8:00 at night, and he had to drive seven hours to get back to college in Columbia, Missouri. His first class started at 8:00 in the morning. I know I made some mistakes as a mom, but if there was one thing I know I did right, it was instilling great school success habits in my children. My son Kai graduated...
Read MoreIs Fear Robbing your Child of His Joy in Life?
Did you know that “the estimated prevalence of anxiety disorders in children ages 9-17 is 13%”(www.healthcentral.com)? This figure doesn’t even account for children under the age of 9. All children and adults experience fear. It is built into our bodies to warn us of impending danger. But sometimes our imaginations can go above and beyond to protect us, causing the fear to intensify and sometimes be debilitating. Think for just a moment to when you were a child....
Read MoreAre you Raising a Consumer or a Producer, and Why it Matters?
Have you ever thought about whether you are raising a consumer or a producer? I never had either until I was talking to Mark Boersma, president and CEO of Synergy Solutions, and father of 7 wonderful children, many of which are already young entrepreneurs. “The consumer, so it is said, is the king … each is a voter who uses his money as votes to get the things done that he wants done” [Paul A. Samuelson Economics] “Every man is a consumer, and ought to be a producer...
Read More3 Ways to Gain a Little More R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Perhaps I’m dating myself a few years, but are there ever times you want to break out in Aretha Franklin’s song “Respect”? Maybe it is when your child is ignoring you or talking back, or when you are trying to be helpful with your teen, and she comes back with that “teenage attitude”. You think to yourself, or maybe you even voice “Look, I gave birth to you. I put a roof over your head, and food in your stomach. I expect you to treat me with respect!” If only gaining respect...
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Dear God, Our Dog Abby Died
Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so, and she dictated these words: Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that...
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