When children leave home, the quiet can arrive suddenly and with it, a swirl of emotions. What feels “normal” in this season is often a mix of sadness or loss for the day-to-day parenting role, relief from daily pressure, pride in your child’s independence, and [...]
September marks a significant seasonal and emotional shift. September gives way to structure, new schedules, and increased responsibilities spanning various life areas like home, work, and everywhere in between. This is a season full of movement with changes like kids returning to school, offices gearing [...]
Often in life we seek to gain control even over things that are not in our control. This can serve us at times but there comes a point where this need for control can take its toll on us and cause suffering. In this month’s [...]
Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to promote and celebrate those in recovery from substance use and mental health conditions. It aims to reduce the stigma associated with addiction, help increase awareness of the millions of people in recovery and empower those who are [...]
Vacations are great for relaxation, and they are necessary, but they don’t always address the underlying causes of burnout. Vacations are often expected to be the ultimate time to recharge after feeling stress and burnout. It is also assumed that one will return feeling much more [...]
Why is PTO important and how can using your PTO be beneficial? Paid time off (PTO) is not solely reserved for sick days or vacations. This month’s mentor article will focus on ways to utilize PTO that are purposeful, planful, mindful and intentional. In doing [...]
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to refocusing on what it means to truly take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. While self-care is often portrayed as bubble baths or spa days, real wellness is deeper. It’s about checking in with yourself [...]
August is here, and it's serving sunshine, sand, and just the right excuse to slow down. Click here for a downloadable August Self Care Challenge and follow along! Between the heatwaves, back-to-school prep, and that unused PTO calling your name, consider this your reminder [...]
Summer brings sun, freedom, and often split custody schedules that need careful coordination. Whether you share time weekly, biweekly, or on a 2-2-3 rotation, the key is clear, low-conflict communication from the start. Use a shared online calendar or co-parenting app like AppClose, to record [...]
Purposeful Parenting Month is upon us and the long summer gives us lots of time to grow and develop the parent/child relationship. Purposeful Parenting Month is a time to focus on intentional parenting, setting goals for children's development, and fostering positive relationships through open communication [...]
