Choosing Your Family

Choosing Your Family

“All of your CHOOSING builds your STRONG family.”  How you choose to love and be family…Matters. As an adopted child, I was always aware of my parents choosing me to be their child and a part of their family. During the time of the adoption process, my parents...
Present Energy

Present Energy

Every family has a unique ENERGY. Take a moment and reflect on how the present ENERGY exists within your family? What words would you use to describe the unique ENERGY within your family? As I reflect on this time of year and raising my own family, I would describe...
Building Community Within Our Family

Building Community Within Our Family

“How many of us take the time to relive half a lifetime’s worth of happy memories, cringe worthy failures, and unforgettable adventures together? How many of us get a chance to sit down and talk about the rough times we overcame in the past or to laugh about the...
Intentional Trust

Intentional Trust

“From the time our children are born they need us to be intentional parents. The tiny human being we held in our arms will need us to learn to grow and develop into a great parent, in order to be more connected to them and committed for their future. A parent’s...
Preparing Your Family for the Rest of 2022

Preparing Your Family for the Rest of 2022

Dear Families who are doing their best to stay strong. We’re encouraging you to check in with your energy, your mindset and plan for your family as we are already amidst the second half of 2022. In fact, at the time of this newsletter being published there are 149...
Be in the Present Moment

Be in the Present Moment

First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS to you and your teen! We know the end of school year is worthy of CELEBRATING whether you are graduating from high school or at the end of another high school year. Graduation and end of year celebrations are memorable milestones as...
An Intentionally Grateful Family

An Intentionally Grateful Family

“When you feel gratitude, you feel a sense of abundance. When you express gratitude – especially when it’s heartfelt – You strengthen your relationships with others. Grateful people are happier and more fulfilled. And gratitude leads you to be nicer to other people;...
The Parent / Teen Relationship Is A Partnership

The Parent / Teen Relationship Is A Partnership

“The parent/teen relationship is a partnership, and one in which collaboration, rather than power, is the key ingredient. A partnership that will help you and your kid work together as allies – as teammates – rather than adversaries. A partnership that will help you...
Family Identity

Family Identity

Whether you are fully aware of your FAMILY IDENTITY, which was created while you were growing up – your family identity existed. Take a moment and reflect back to your growing up years – How would you describe your family identity?...