My mom sent me an email last night, telling me to watch Oprah’s new series on OWN, where she spent an hour with Goldie Hawn. I went online and found […]
Conscious Birthday Party tip: Gratitude notes
Here’s a little video about something I did at my last birthday party that you can do that will surprise (and delight) your guests. Gratitude notes. This is something you […]
Universal law or physical principle?
One foundational aspect of this conscious parenting site, has to do with the power of intention, and what we focus on (aka the law of attraction). The law of attraction […]
Advice for a sweet 16
About five years ago, I was asked by a friend to write something for her daughter’s sweet 16 birthday. Her mom was compiling advice from the women in her life […]
A child’s reminder about love
A great reminder this morning about what really matters…..
Need a break from your child? How about take it WITH your child!
A strange idea, I know….but hear me out….
Pure, positive energy
There is nothing sweeter, and more uplifting, than watching a baby in a fit of laughter. It’s just such an expression of pure, positive energy, that you literally cannot be […]
Sunsets: A great teacher of presence
Just less than 5 minutes ago, I was standing on my deck overlooking the Pacific ocean, witnessing yet another sunset. Tonight’s sky was a winter sky, with clouds, and pockets […]
Birthday party goodie bags – friend or foe?
Law of attraction tip: shift the attention to the positive
One of the struggles I face when parenting is feeling like I am saying no all the time. I have NO problem setting a boundary (see, there it is […]


