I’ve been thinking about the lessons I most want my kids to carry through life. In this post, I share the values I hope they grow into: kindness, curiosity, honesty, gratitude, resilience, and self-care. In other words, the building blocks of a meaningful, joyful, and authentic life.
I recently stumbled upon a series of touching stories about moms that will inspire you to hang in there, despite the many ups and downs of life. I hope these 7 short – but oh so sweet – tales warm your heart like they did mine
Today is the big day. As we spend time celebrating Mother’s Day and reflecting on what our moms mean to us, I thought it’d be fitting (and fun) to look at 10 quotes that perfectly express the love… Read More
With us now just under two weeks away from this year’s Mother’s Day (May 14), it is the perfect time to begin pondering creative new gift ideas for our favorite person in the entire world. After all, a… Read More
Mother’s Day is a time to look back, an opportunity to reflect on how caring and supportive our moms have been. As it should be, Mother’s Day is a day for showing appreciation for the countless ways in… Read More
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James Baldwin It is quite possible that the eyes are far greater tools for learning than the ears…. Read More
In my last post, I suggested taking an occasional brief break from everyday life to spend time with someone you probably tend to ignore: you. I also mentioned some very simple ways to make that happen: “Time alone… Read More
I always thought it was ironic that Elton John’s 1984 classic “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” is a bouncy, upbeat tune with a feel-good melody. Despite its message, it does not at all sound like a sad song…. Read More
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The Music Mom: Eileen Carey 