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Goal Setting for Real Results – Episode 232

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what if THIS year you could accomplish all of your goals–because they were made carefully, they were totally doable, and they were exciting enough to get you out of bed with extra energy every morning? Join April and as they discuss goal-setting strategies that really work.

Does Yelling Motivate?

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Tonight my three-year-old and I had a little stand-off.  He wanted to wear his brother’s roller skates (instead of his own), and he thought that kicking, screaming, hitting, and biting would do the trick.  Dinner was on the stove, my husband was delayed getting home from work, I’d just had a full afternoon of unproductive […]

Little Kids, Little Problems

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This article was originally published on June 4, 2011. It used to drive me crazy when mothers of older children would say this to me. All I could think was how easy it was for them to say that when their children could bathe themselves, dress themselves, feed themselves, entertain themselves, get in and out […]

How Moms Can Go “Back to School” Too

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As the school year starts, we help our children embrace new learning opportunities and friendships while helping them get organized and set up for success. Here are some simple ideas to help YOU enjoy more learning, friends and organization too!

Creating a Haven of Peace with Joanne F. Miller – Episode 171

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I (April) met Joanne Miller in person a few months ago, though I’ve known of  her for years. Knowing what I know now, I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to find her. You know how deliberate motherhood feels utterly impossible sometimes? Maybe you feel like you’re stretched too thin or that the cards are totally stacked […]

Finding Celebrations in Failure

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It is possible to take a new look at failure and find the victories and celebrations hidden inside. We can choose to see failure not as the outcome we anticipated, but instead as the sum total of who we are as mothers.

We Must Carry Our Own Light

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When I found myself running alone on a dark road without a headlamp, I realized the importance of having my own light—not only in running, but also in my everyday life.