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The Joyous Parent
Jan 26, 20227 min read
Bringing Play Based Learning Into The Schools - why it isn't yet the focus and what we can do!
Some of you might have followed my debate about public school vs homeschooling this summer when I was co-creating my daughter's...
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The Joyous Parent
Jan 4, 202214 min read
My Favorite Yearly Parenthood Reflection Practice!
As a teacher, I used to relish the break. I would work like crazy up until the last day, hug the kids adieu and run off to lift my feet...
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The Joyous Parent
May 16, 20217 min read
Parent Shame, What!?: How I've learned to heap on the self love instead!
I was all set up for success when I sat down for my very important client call: A huge plateful of snacks...check! Two really fun play...
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The Joyous Parent
May 1, 20213 min read
Are Your Children Bored A Lot? Good!!
So many parents these days are so scared of letting their children get bored. We think that if we don't fill their days with endless...
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The Joyous Parent
Apr 2, 20216 min read
Your Child Should Be Playing: A LOT!
I just read a post by a mom who is devastated that she failed her child because he was not sitting for long enough each morning and...
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The Joyous Parent
Mar 5, 20214 min read
The Tantrum. Use this surprisingly simple tool to ease them to a stop.
Close your eyes and picture the last power struggle you had with your children. What was it about? How long did it last? How did you...
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The Joyous Parent
Feb 16, 20215 min read
Happy Black History Month: A Call To Action for Parents Raising White Children
My passion is to work with parents and caregivers to build the confident, calm and connected experience they deserve with their children...
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The Joyous Parent
Jan 13, 20216 min read
A message for 2020: For her, I am ENOUGH! A message for 2021: I INTEND
Right around a new year, there is always a lot of talk about new promises, big change, and yes, resolutions. Everyone knows the feeling...
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The Joyous Parent
Dec 22, 20204 min read
A Remedy For Your Child's Next Cold That You Probably Haven't Considered
When our children get sick, so many of us jump immediately to worry, especially in these covid times. So when my daughter woke up last...
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The Joyous Parent
Dec 3, 20209 min read
Why Your Child Won't Play Independently For More Than a Few Minutes (& how to change that for GOOD!)
During my parent coaching sessions I often hear the following stress-ridden question: "why won't my child ever play by themselves for...
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The Joyous Parent
Oct 5, 20207 min read
Play in the Age of Quarantine: 11 Creative Ways to Create the Connection We So Desperately Need
These past few weeks have been jam-packed on the Jewish calendar: we went from the Jewish New Year to the 10 Days of Awe, then came the...
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The Joyous Parent
Aug 9, 20208 min read
From Caterpillar to Butterfly Parenting
My journey into my knowing In order to cocoon, a caterpillar literally has to allow itself to dissolve into GOO. Only then, when she...
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The Joyous Parent
Jul 28, 20205 min read
Our Family's #1 Rule
In our family, we have a rule about mistakes. But I'm not going to tell you about that yet. Instead, I want to tell you a most likely...
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The Joyous Parent
Jul 6, 20207 min read
Why Flow State Will Change Your Parenting (And Life)
The Difference Between Joy and Drudgery When I was a kid, I DREADED gym class. I would do anything to try to get out of it from faking a...
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The Joyous Parent
Jun 29, 20207 min read
The Art of Shifting Into Your Purpose
In my parenthood coaching, I work very lovingly to help shift my clients into a higher, more empowered state that can literally take old...
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The Joyous Parent
Jun 20, 20209 min read
The Magic of Filling Your Cup
We all want to have the energy we need to lead a connected, calm and peaceful parenthood. But how can we truly have it? I say the answer...
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The Joyous Parent
Jun 3, 202011 min read
Talking to Our White Children About Race
Also listen to my latest podcast episode with fellow parenthood coach Rachel Maietta about the same topic here. Then, register for the...
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The Joyous Parent
May 18, 20208 min read
The Message of a Simple Morning
It was a Monday during the pandemic and all the house was asleep. There was not a sound but the chirping of the birds in the early...
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The Joyous Parent
Apr 17, 20205 min read
The Easiest Way to Keep It Real
So let's do some real talk: this parenting thing is hard. Sometimes it is very hard. And when we're in the middle of a pandemic, phew! It...
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