Finding the Bright Side in Dark Situations! – Day Two of the 12 Days to Happiness

May 29, 2011

Seeing the bright side of situations that arise in our life that at first seem to be adversities can be one of the most challenging yet most effective ways to learn to cope with life’s difficulties.  Even the slightest good found in a negative experience will increase our ability to overcome and face life’s challenges [...]

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Twelve Days to Happiness for the Whole Family – Day 1

May 8, 2011

Taking only small steps, one day at a time for twelve days can lead to a lifetime of joy and happiness for your entire family.  I can attest to the effectiveness of these strategies and using them every day has had nothing short of remarkable effects on me and my children.

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A Day Without Hate?

April 29, 2011

Today, April 29th is A Day Without Hate and our kids are asked to wear white to school today to bring awareness to the cause.  I do think it is wonderful that we are taking a day to focus on not hating others however, in terms of the Law of Attraction or Napoleon Hill’s term [...]

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What Will Matter Most When Our Kids are Grown Up? – Being a Present Parent Now!

April 10, 2011

I came across the most thought provoking article about being present with my children that I have ever read and I felt compelled to share it here.  It was tough to read with my eyes filled to almost spilling over and tearing down my cheeks, but the emotion I was feeling, and still am as [...]

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The Science of Beliefs – It all starts in Childhood!

April 7, 2011

Many of the thoughts we have about ourselves, other people and the world around us are based on beliefs we developed prior to the age of six and these beliefs will dictate how we view the world and our place in it.   Whether these thoughts and beliefs are empowering or self-limiting, true or untrue, if [...]

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The Simple Answer to “Where Can I Find Happiness?”

April 3, 2011

This is a video I made with my two boys in under 10 minutes! I love teaching my boys about the power of their thoughts. Please leave us a comment! Find out how you and your children can make your own MindMovies here (they are running a 50% off sale this week – along with [...]

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How to Forgive Your (Seemingly) Unforgivable Ex – A HUGE Gift to Yourself and Your Kids

March 20, 2011

The topic of forgiveness is a difficult and uneasy one to talk about, and definitely one of those “easier said than done” things to actually accomplish.  I know this because not only have I studied the “science of forgiveness” and the huge benefits of it but I have also found myself having to “walk the [...]

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The Charlie Sheen Story – Celebrity, Dad, Role Model??

March 12, 2011

Obviously not the role model for any young man, Charlie Sheen has lived most of his life in the spotlight of celebrity and with that come the obvious widespread problems, and those that Charlie and countless other celebs have experienced make the headlines.  It’s just part of the deal as a celebrity that your personal [...]

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Meditation – Its For Parents and Kids Too!

March 9, 2011
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By Guest Blogger and Meditation Coach Mary Scholes Meditation is a learned skill that parents can enjoy with your kids, and its purpose is to find happiness and well being within the mind, regardless of what is going on in our physical or emotional environment.

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4 Tips to Being a More Mindful, Present Moment Parent!

March 2, 2011
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The calendar on our kitchen wall is filled with things we WILL be doing.  Dentist and doctor appointments, Boy Scout meetings, friends Birthdays, tennis lessons, days off school, field trips, days our boys are at my house or at their moms.  The list goes on for months ahead of time and that’s just the family [...]

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