Archives for July 2012

Random acts of kindness

This, my friends, is conscious parenting at it’s best. Teaching children to be kind, compassionate, and loving. Thinking about others. Sharing this kindness and love with the world. Living what they are learning. Watch the video below….. What things have your children done, that are loving, and compassionate?  Have you ever seen them do something […]

Do you know your love language?

You may have heard of the term “love language,” but do you really know what yours is?  Your spouse’s?  Your child’s? Part of being a conscious parent, is understanding these important differences in our loved ones, AND ourselves.  The more we can learn about ourselves, the more we can share that with the people who […]

Conscious Parenting FAQ: Are supplements worth it?

Frederic Poirot / Foter “I have taken vitamins before, but I do not usually stay with it because I do not know if they are actually doing anything for me, and I wonder if I am wasting my money. How do I know if it is worth the money or the time?” A day does […]

Chicken, sun dried tomato, artichoke, arugula pasta recipe

elana’s pantry / Foter A number of years ago, I made up a recipe with all of my favorite ingredients in it, and it has since become our family’s favorite dinner. The kind where when you make it, it’s pretty much gone, even though I make a lot extra for leftovers….it just is one of […]

How to make your child’s birthday party more meaningful on Fox5 San Diego

I’ve heard so many parents share their frustrations with throwing their children’s birthday parties, and how they feel they have to “keep up with the Jones’.”  (I have talked with many parents about this and most want to make parties simple again, but feel social pressure around doing so). Parties nowadays are far more about […]

Sunscreen myths on San Diego 6 In the Morning

  Summer is here…and many well-meaning parents may actually be doing some more harm than good when it comes to sun safety.   While you never want to get burned – EVER – the sun is not the dangerous villain it is portrayed to be. What I’m going to share here in no way means […]