Three Ways To Build Your Confidence Through Maternity Leave Career Transitions
Maternity leave transitions can be unclear and disorganized. This is the snapshot I’ve seen over and over again. The lack of clarity and a intentional processes can really take a toll on your confidence because you feel so out of control. It doesn’t have to be this...
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Chores Build Life Skills
#teamfamily downloadable printable chart Life is busy for the average family. There are many things to get done everyday, never mind the extras. Driving to events, lessons, practices, play dates, PTA meetings, appointments, games, tournaments, competitions..... I...
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My Entrepreneurial Journey
Lifestyle Photo Shoot with Kathy DeMerchant My entrepreneurial life started the summer of 2017. I picked up a book called "The Hundred Dollar Start Up " https://amzn.to/2FKUah3 I realized that I didn't need a huge bank loan to start a business. I had so much...
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I Have a Teenager and We Still Love Each Other
I love my teenager. Life with a teenager is not horrible. People are so hard on teens, it's like they forget they used to be one themselves. I believe in connection and building mutually respectful relationships. I understand that hormones, stress and big emotions can...
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Have the Difficult Conversations
Life isn't easy, and it's not fun to figure it out on your own. There are many sources to get information, but the best source is from your parents. So what are we talking about? SexLoveRelationshipsSocial MediaSexualityEmotionsMental healthMental...
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The World is Not Black and White
The world is filled with gray Is your child a black and white thinker? Do you feel as though you are walking on egg shells? Do you make sure everything is "perfect" to avoid a meltdown? If you said yes to any of these questions, you have a rigid child. A child that...
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Need More Time? I Have the Solution!
Life is busy, we are constantly running and rushing. Time is something people feel they never have. Would you agree? I can tell you since I've changed a few things I've gained way more time! Here are my tips to get more time. Make a ListHow do you know what you have...
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Sensory Sensitive Child
Would you child stand to have their hands covered in paint? Does your child have hard pants and soft pants? Does it take forever to get dressed? Do the seams on socks and underwear irritate your child? Are they sensitive to light, sound or textures? You many have a...
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Preparing Your Child for a New Baby
I know what you are thinking, how will I ever love another baby as much as I love my first born? It's a common question and I promise you will be able to find space in your heart for both. Being a mom again is an amazing experience. I remember feeling "I got this!" ...
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Siblings that Get Along
Having siblings that get along is ideal. Why else would you have more than one child? so the can grow up together, depend on each other and love each other. That is always the plan until it's not, and it's disappointing, frustrating and tiring. So what can you...
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Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a mental health professional, speaker, parenting expert, author, wife and mother.
