inspiration: How to Help Kids Dream Big - 12/09/22 12:24 PM
Even the tiniest kids can have the biggest dreams! It’s our jobs as adults to encourage them to dream big, believe in themselves, and teach them that they have the power to achieve anything they set their minds to. Here are five ways to help you inspire the children in your life to dream big. 
1. Be Supportive
Never underestimate how powerful your attention and support can be to a child. Many adults who’ve achieved their dreams can still remember the encouraging words spoken to them growing up. While it’s important to be practical, steer clear of being pessimistic. Whether or not their … (3 comments)

inspiration: 5 Ways to Inspire Kids (And Your Whole Family) in 2022 - 12/27/21 07:52 AM
As a mom of three, we had a lot of highs and lows in 2021. And recently, we went through a few tough weeks as a family. Our routines were off balance, outside circumstances challenged us, and we were all cranky and tired. (That's what the holiday brings sometimes!)
In the midst of this family low, I tried to find ways to lift all of our spirits – but especially the kids.
Luckily, I found that often, it didn’t take a whole lot to get them out of their funk. And we ALL were better for it. (In a family, when one person … (3 comments)

inspiration: Morning Motivation for Your Best Day Yet - 08/16/21 11:21 AM
Some days we wake fired up and ready to take on the world. Others, it feels like a twenty-pound weight is sitting on our shoulders, weighing down our movements.
The truth is, it's impossible to be motivated all the time. Sometimes it just takes discipline to get us through. Doing the right thing must be on autopilot for this to happen.
And yet, motivation can still be a powerful ally. It can turn laziness into willpower and negative thoughts into positive action. It's certainly not to be ignored!
So, the next time you wake up with a chip on your shoulder, try one of … (12 comments)

inspiration: The 11 Best Quotes That Motivate Kids to Succeed - 03/23/21 11:20 AM
In the middle of the school year, I've found that it's hard for my kids to get motivated. It's warming up and they see summer on the horizon. Therefore, the urge to buckle down and study is no longer there.
Each day becomes an exercise in teeth pulling.
So, for us, and maybe for you too, we could use motivating quotes that push us forward. These work well with kids, but they're also wonderful for adults.
1. "When you know better, you do better." - Maya Angelou
2. "You become what you believe." - Oprah Winfrey (Check out this post for 105 kids affirmations that … (2 comments)

inspiration: How to Make Goals That Stick for 2021 - 12/03/20 11:03 AM
According to Forbes, about 80% of New Year's resolutions fail every year. That's a staggering number. And it means that we're awful at the follow-through of our goals.
So, perhaps a different approach is needed to create goals that stick for the coming year. Instead of making half-hearted commitments, use these four quick steps to create and achieve bigger things than you could have imagined.
 
1. Cut Down Year Goals
A year is a REALLY long time to have a goal, and it's easy to tell yourself that you'll do it next month if your deadline is too far out. For example, let's say … (2 comments)

inspiration: 10 Inspirational Sayings for Your New Year's Resolutions - 11/30/20 12:05 PM
2020 has been a bit of a rough road, and you may be beginning to look ahead at a brighter future. 
If that's the case, a vision board is a perfect way to begin making your goals and dreams a reality.
Here are ten inspirational quotes and sayings that fit well with any goal you may have.
 
1. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”– Lolly Daskal
 
2. “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.”– Robin Sharma
 
3. “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”– W. Clement Stone
 
4. “If your dreams don’t … (1 comments)