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Bullying
Jun 27, 2023
The Science Behind Childhood Trauma and Its Effects on Learning
Understanding how childhood trauma affects learning is crucial for educators and parents. This article explores the science behind trauma, how cortisol affects the brain, ten types of trauma and their potential impact on learning, and how faith plays a role in...
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Fear’s of Failure
Oct 12, 2023
Bad Things Come in Threes
I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before - or at least one like it. Did you know that this saying communicates a limiting belief? It’s actually a limiting belief of the worst kind because it will attract negative things to you. Let me explain… You see, your mind...
Jul 6, 2023
8 Tips for Breaking the Worry Cycle
Our minds are incredibly powerful. They have the ability to help us create amazing things...but they also have the ability to torture us. The perfect example is worrying. We’ve all experienced worry – it’s a natural human phenomenon. Worry happens when you have...
Apr 11, 2023
When God Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations: Coping with Disappointment
When we put our faith in God, we often have certain expectations of how our lives will turn out. But when those expectations are not met, it can lead to disappointment and confusion. This article delves into the topic of disappointment with God and offers guidance...
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Mar 1, 2023
5 Tips For Overcoming Your Fear of Failure
Overcoming fear of failure can be challenging, but it's possible. One way to move past fear of failure is to reframe your perspective on the situation and accept that failure doesn’t necessarily mean the end—it could actually present new opportunities for you to...
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Jan 5, 2023
The Valley of Trouble
“I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert…there I will give her back her vineyards.” -Hosea 2:14-15 We don’t normally think of finding vineyards in a desert – a place that symbolizes hardship, pain, and loneliness. In Hebrew, there's a...
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Goal Setting & Decision Making
May 12, 2023
How to figure out the perfect time to go for your goal!
And what to share with your kids. You may have heard statements like these before… As soon as I have more money… As soon as I lose weight… As soon as I’m a little older …then I’ll go for my goal! When deciding the “perfect time” to go for your goal… you must...
Mar 16, 2023
Using the 7 Types of Intelligences to Help Your Kids Discover Their Gifts
Grades, “IQ” tests, and other standardized tests have caused major debates amongst parents and the education community because many believe they don’t measure the “whole child”. Although these tests might predict how a child will perform in school, they don’t...
Nov 2, 2022
When Your Dream Takes A Detour
In the June issue of Success Women’s Magazine, I shared how years ago a fear of failure kept me from realizing my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Besides feeling like a failure, it landed me in that “in-between” place where I questioned my worth and...
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Nov 2, 2022
Our Subconscious Can Determine Our Level of Success
Did you know that the subconscious area of our brain holds our memories, experiences, thoughts, emotions, and allows us to store and retrieve information? Like the “operating system” of a computer, it’s always running in the background. And what is programmed, or...
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Oct 18, 2022
What Type of Grownup Do You Want Your Child to Become?
I was asked this question several years ago and it was a very powerful question for me so I wanted to share it with you. Like you, I was already an engaged and connected parent; however, taking a few minutes to actually write down my vision for my kids enabled me...
Mental Well-being
May 22, 2023
The Dark Side of People-Pleasing: How It Can Impact Your Mental Health
People-pleasing is a common behavior that many of us have engaged in. It can be satisfying to make others happy and to be seen as helpful and accommodating. However, there is a dark side to people-pleasing that often goes unnoticed. In reality, people-pleasing can...
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Feb 21, 2023
Three Things to Teach Your Kids About Being Mindful
Three Things to Teach Your Kids About Being Mindful “Mindfulness” is about being in touch with the present moment -- paying attention to what is happening now - your thoughts, your feelings and your way of being. Practicing mindfulness is a powerful tool for...
Dec 1, 2022
How to talk with your kids about grades
School is in session and that means…GRADES! Whether your kids tend to earn A’s, B’s, C’s, or F’s, kids often define “who they are” based on the grades they receive. “I’m an A-student” “I’m not very smart” “I’m an average student” Unfortunately, when kids label...
Self Esteem & Self Confidence
Apr 18, 2024
The Gaslighting Parent
If you’ve watch the television show, “America’s Got Talent,” you’ve likely seen a few contestants perform magic shows. And we all know magic shows are about illusion. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines illusion as, “the action of deceiving…perception...
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Jun 27, 2023
The Science Behind Childhood Trauma and Its Effects on Learning
Understanding how childhood trauma affects learning is crucial for educators and parents. This article explores the science behind trauma, how cortisol affects the brain, ten types of trauma and their potential impact on learning, and how faith plays a role in...
Lisa Phillips 0
Mar 9, 2023
4 Types of Mother-Daughter Relationships and How They Can Impact Your Life
The bond between a mother and daughter is often considered to be one of the most complex and multifaceted relationships. There are four primary types of mother-daughter relationships, each with their distinct characteristics and dynamics. Understanding these...
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Jan 3, 2023
“I’m the boss of me!”
Have you ever heard your child say these words? I bet you have…and probably with an attitude mixed in! These words can trigger a power struggle in many families as parents’ automatic first thought is often, “Oh no you’re not!” But what if your answer was…. “You’re...
Oct 14, 2022
Does Your Child Have Yo Yo Self-Esteem Part 2
In the last article we asked the question, does your child have yo-yo self-esteem? Recall that Yo-yo self-esteem occurs when children’s self esteem rises and falls with the ups and downs of their lives (i.e. how they did in school, played in their soccer game,...
Sep 16, 2022
Does Your Child Have Yo-Yo Self-Esteem?
Does your child’s self-esteem rise and fall with the grades she makes? Does your child’s self-esteem rise and fall depending on who played with him at school that day? Does your child’s self-esteem crumble if he makes a mistake? If so, then your child is suffering...
