Dear Dr. Renee,I hear all the time that I should “get up before my kids” so that I can have time for myself. My oldest wakes up around 6:30/7 AM. I am not a morning person. I can not do it. Any suggestions to help me make time for self care?-Ceci Dear Ceci, I can […]
How To Stay Calm When Your Child Is Not …
Dear Dr. Renee, We’ve had a lot happening in the past few weeks. Due to less sleep and a number of other things, there have been a lot of tantrums. How do I stay calm when my child is not?– Jen Dear Jen, It is so hard to remain calm when you have a lot […]
New Year New Word 2020!
It’s a new year!There are new adventures waiting for you! I like to think of a theme to guide my year (which you know if you’ve been following me for a while). Do you pick a theme or a word for the year? It’s becoming more and more popular in the business world, but I […]
I did NOT see that coming! Mother’s Day 2018
My youngest daughter provided me with a brand new, unforgettable Mother’s Day experience this year! The day before Mother’s Day was wonderful. I volunteered at the MS Walk in the morning with my Girl Scout troop. When I got home, my older daughter had finished the laundry and washed the dishes! Then I got to […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day, I thought I would share a few thoughts about why this amazing day can be so frustrating! Don’t get me wrong – it can be a super day, too! But I hear from so many moms about how disappointed they were on Mother’s Day. My goal is to help you […]
The 90 Days of May
Here we are! We have officially entered what I lovingly (?!) call the 90 days of May. If you have children in school, you know what I’m talking about. There are concerts and performances, last minute projects due, special ceremonies, end of school year events, all in between the regular practices, lessons, games, and meetings. […]