Entrepreneurship goes beyond just business. Many of us started this journey so we could bring our families along for the ride. Motherhood has definitely shaped the path that has led me to where I am today, along with many other twists and turns, and I love being able to share my story.
The Well-Rounded Entrepreneur: Why You Should Always be Learning
The startup phase is intense and there are a lot of moving parts. A lot of things need to be done well in order for you to find success. Chances are you’re really good at the service you provide or your product is really great, but you’re not so great at the business side of things. The good news is you can always learn.
The 3 Numbers Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Don’t operate your small business in the dark. Knowing these 3 simple numbers can help keep your business alive and thriving.
How I Get My Kids to Listen: The Importance of Connection Before Demands
“This also makes me consider the effects of my impatience on my child. When she comes up to me whining and yelling for me to do something for her right away, is she just copying the behavior I’ve shown towards her?”
Learning to Communicate at Every Age: Why You Should be Taking Advantage of Tantrums
“When they are having their tantrums and whining nonstop, I see it as an opportunity to develop their skills. To show them how to keep their cool. To teach them the words to say. And to ultimately give them a chance to build their confidence as they learn how to speak up for themselves in a healthy way. “
Strong Enough for Grief
“[Most people] want to talk about ideas that will get them as far in life as possible. But grief says, “let’s go backwards. Let’s think about things that make you feel weak, that make you wish you could go back in time and change things.” Grief reminds you of your lack of control.”
Confusing Independence with Being Alone: Why My Child Really Wants My Help
“I realized that it’s not an obedience issue, although the authoritarian parent in me certainly feels like it is. What my daughter is actually feeling is a need for connection”
Finding the Root of my Child’s Tantrum
“[I thought] they were just being disrespectful, disobedient, rude, and inconsiderate. I thought these were characteristics that I needed to punish out of them. But after a little research, I quickly learned that they simply lacked the skills needed to handle their frustrations in a healthy way.”