News & Blog
Spring has Sprung!
For the past few weeks, even though some mornings have been super cold, I’ve noticed the birds are showing up and singing their song. Not one dramatic soloist, but a full choir. On a walk yesterday, I spotted daffodils pushing up through the soil like tiny yellow...
Connecting in Trying Times – Loving Each Other More
The last few months have been challenging and eye-opening for me as a coach and as a human being. Like you, I’ve seen really disturbing public and political behavior (as well as societal trends) that upset and scare me…but they also cause me to examine the topics that...
Parent & Teen Hacks for a Happy and Healthy School Year
As the new school year begins, both parents and teens often feel the pressure of balancing academics, activities, and family life. The good news? A few small shifts can make a big difference in creating a calmer, more connected home. Here are five quick hacks that...
Screen-Free Summer Fun for Tweens and Teens
Summer should be a time for sunshine, fresh air, creativity, and connection, not just endless scrolling. While screens can provide entertainment and social connection, too much time on them can leave tweens and teens feeling sluggish, disconnected, and irritable....
Is Your Phone Running You?
How often do you check your phone in a day? Like, really think about it. Do you reach for it the second you wake up? Scroll while you eat? Watch videos when you're supposed to be doing work or homework? If so, you’re so not alone. But here’s the thing: we rarely stop...
Parenting is Hard – Let’s Make It Easier
Today I'm reflecting on this last year while I was in school at North Carolina State University, studying Family Life Education and Coaching. I started this program after finishing a few other certification programs and opening Mindful Health and Harmony LLC in 2021....
Middle School Kids and the Word No
Middle school can and should be a time when kids figure out some stuff about themselves; there’s no better time to “try on things for size” to see what fits. This includes clothing and hairstyles, activities, new friend groups, music, language (sorry, mom – I don’t...
National Leadership Day February 20th, 2025
Lately I’ve been working with a lot of parents who want to learn the best way to help their tweens and teens grow their independence and leadership skills. One can’t be an effective leader of others if they are unsure of their own capabilities and unclear with their...
January – Don’t Dive In! Ease In!
Here we are, halfway through the first month of 2025! I don’t know about you but to me, January is a huge relief despite the cold we’ve had in North Carolina these past few weeks. The holiday season is always busy, fun, and for a highly sensitive person (HSP) like...
Winter Break and Managing Expectations
We’re so close to the December holidays and the start of 2025! The time just keeps speeding up somehow. Your college-age kids will most likely be home soon if they aren’t already and your younger kids will be getting a nice break. Chances are good, everyone is a...
Happy December!
Happy December! I hope your Thanksgiving was whatever you needed it to be this year. We celebrated quietly (minus the cheering for the Detroit Lions!) and it was perfect for us. This has been a very busy fall season for me, working with clients (both parents and...
Six Impactful Ways to Support Your Tween or Teen This School Year
It’s mid-July and already my clients are telling me that they are getting “Back to School” emails. Neither kids nor parents are ready since it feels like summer just started! I hope that you’ll wring every last bit of fun out of this down time but as a coach, I’m...
Human Connection
Human connection is one of my favorite subjects to discuss with teens and young adults. We are hardwired to need and want the company of others so why is it so hard for kids these days? A lot of my tween and teen coaching clients express concern about their ability to...
How is it almost 2024?
December Newsletter Post for those who aren't on the mailing list yet! I’m writing this the day after Christmas because despite my best intentions, the holiday and “end-of-year overwhelm” got the best of me in 2023 and the “Newsletter Fairy” did not show up to produce...
Happiness Starts Inside
“I was so happy when I was younger.” Who do you think said that to me recently? An elderly friend? A person facing a 40th birthday and pondering mid-life? Nope. It was a 13-year-old and my heart nearly broke. The world is her oyster, even if...