I love my job! As a parenting journalist I have the opportunity to interview fascinating people about topics I want to learn more on (and often ask them for solutions to problems I face). And I get to share tips and ideas from my own life, along with an opinion or two. Every month parents across North America are reading my articles in regional publications. Since you won’t come across most of those in your hometown, I try to round up links to a few for you to enjoy. This month is no different.
A quick reminder: Valentine’s Day is on Friday. It may be too late to get dinner reservations at your favorite restaurant, but it’s not too late to consider how you will
show your love. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, non-cliche idea that worked for me, check out my article over on Houston Family’s site, “Seven Ways to Encourage Your Spouse’s Dreams.”
Do you need to thaw out the chill to bring back the warm fuzzies between your children this Valentine’s? I share some great advice from an expert in “A Special Solution to Sibling Strife” in the February issue of San Diego Family (aren’t those cover sisters a pair of cuties).
One of the wishes I hear moms most often express is a desire for simplicity. Want to exercise some self-love/self
-care this month? Think about taking steps to simplify one area of your life. It won’t take much to have you saying, “Aah!” Pick one of the seven tips I offer in Westchester Family, “Stress Less: 7 Simple Tips.”
A question for you: have you noticed a shift in how you celebrate February 14th since you became a parent? I have and I let Cupid know what I think about it in a letter I wrote to him published in Orlando Family (among others): “Hey, Cupid! Your Holiday’s Been Hijacked!”
But those aren’t the only places you can find great information, tips and resources I’ve gathered. I also publish a monthly email newsletter with exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else about bucket list living – seizing opportunities to live into your most meaningful life. Sign up now (I promise, I won’t spam your inbox. It’s a quick read with just the information you need).
