Why Kids Act Out with Mom: Exploring the Emotional Safety Net
As a parent or grandparent, have you noticed that kids tend to act out and have the worst behavior when mom is around? It turns out, it’s true! “A study by the University of Washington’s Department of Psychology has found that children are 800% worse...
Love That Never Sleeps: The Unwavering Devotion of Mom
From that first tender embrace to the countless sleepless nights, every boo-boo, every silly story, and every milestone, we’re there every step of the way. This writing by O Trocatintas captures the essence of our sacred motherhood journey. Enjoy. Because a...
Parenting: A Rollercoaster of Joys and Struggles Grandparents Understand
Parenting is fun, exhausting, maddening, joyful, scary, and all the feelings combined. And if you’re a grandparent? It’s somewhat of a deja vu, (with less responsibility, of course) and you watch, remember and struggle wanting to help your adult children...
True Friends: Embracing Authenticity Through Life’s Ups and Downs
Our friends are our most important allies in the pursuit of happiness, self-esteem and well-being. Research shows that the ideal number of friends in our core group is three to five people, which allows for us to experience the highest level of satisfaction in life....
Apologizing Takes Strength: Embracing Courage and Vulnerability
Apologizing can be hard. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience, especially when you are admitting fault or acknowledging that you have hurt someone else. Worst parts of apologizing? 1. Facing our mistakes: Apologizing requires you to confront your...
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