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I Originally wrote this last spring, but I thought it would be a good reminder as we all head into the next cycle of 504 meetings at school, keep smiling! 4 Keys to Happiness for Parents Last week I had another meeting at school. Seems it’s becoming a habit for me. The week before was... read more
3 Things That Disturb The Peace Do You Want More Calm in Your Life? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. ~St. Francis of Assisi Serenity is the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. ... read more
Curbing Your Frustration I had one of those classic moments of insight at the dinner table last night. If you live with ADHD in your home, you’ll appreciate this story. Imagine the scene. It’s summertime. We’re eating late because it still looks like it 2:00 outside and no one wants to eat before 7:30, anyway.... read more
Keeping Your Cool Staying calm when our kids are not is an art. It’s not easy to resist jumping in to the mess, especially when they are aiming their drama (or frustration, temper, anger, rudeness, etc.) right at us – which kids do so well. read more
Calm is not an absence of noise, problems or chaos around you. It means that no matter what is happening around you, you experience calm inside AND begin to spread that calm to those around you. Instead of your environment changing you into a Crazy Mom or Freak Dad, YOU begin to change your environment. In order to achieve this, you don’t need superhuman capabilities. This is for everyday Moms, Dads and kids. We must understand a few bedrock principles that will guide us to 24/7 Calm. read more