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I Have a Teenager and We Still Love Each Other

by michellemcv | Feb 12, 2019 | Parenting Tips

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...

Find Your Joy

by michellemcv | Aug 1, 2018 | Self-help

What makes you feel happy? What lowers your stress level? What calms you down and makes you feel relaxed? . . Let me guess, you’re not sure? Think of three things that make you smile. Here are a few suggestions, keep it simple: Coffee Dogs A fireplace The beach...

Slow Down, Enjoy your kids before they grow up

by michellemcv | Sep 4, 2015 | Parenting Tips

We live a fast paced life in North America. Working an eighty hour work week is not a shocking fact. Checking your work email after work hours is common. When my children were born I was told that time flys and they will grow up so quickly. Until you live that truth...