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I write to work through and make sense of the tough parenting moments. Sometimes these are patterned, repetitive scenarios that feel unavoidable. I know that when something is challenging and uncomfortable for me, you too may be experiencing something similar. I share these stories as a way to encourage myself and you. We’re not alone. Parenting brings up anything we haven’t worked through and healed in ourselves. I hope you find these experiences supportive.

Do you often feel CHALLENGED by your child? You’re not alone. If you’re like me, you’ve got a ...

You know those moments when you are pushed to the brink, when you know that just one more ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about my oldest son – 18 today!
He’s the first born, a quiet, ...

Note: I first published this post one year ago and re-reading on the first day of 2015, I ...

Images are powerful. Today’s mail included a Lands’ End catalogue with a cover photo that ...

Over dinner recently, my dear friend Katie, a graduate of one of my very first parenting ...

In Positive Discipline a fundamental concept for teaching our children confidence and ...

Let's face it, we can’t do it alone.
Have you had that experience where you find yourself ...

A favorite time of day for me is when my family has gone to bed. The children are all tucked ...

Wouldn’t it be great to have a “before” and “after” parenting show?
Last month I traveled ...

I’ve come to realize something about me and food. The healthier I eat, the better I feel. ...

Have your kids plunged into the sea of school yet? Do the homework, sports, music lessons…. ...

I did something I never imagined I’d do.
I took an RV trip with my family for 9 days.
One ...

My husband texted me “Just rode our first coaster - Colossus! [Crazy face emoji.]”
Little ...

Hi, I’m Lisa. I’m a parenting educator and a life coach.
Like you, I love my kids and am ...