I am in a depressive funk, this month is the month Lauren died and it has all but taken me out. You can read my article on surviving grief anniversaries here https://changeyourmindset.com/2024/12/11/how-to-navigate-grief-anniversaries-a-step-by-step-guide/ I have not been to the gym in over a month now,frankly I am treading water so I used Chatgpt to “Create me…
I asked ChatGPT to create a clean skincare routine for dry skin that hydrates, brightens, and actually works—without blowing up my bank account or irritating my sensitive skin. And surprisingly? Chatgpt delivered. Big time. Here’s what I tested, what I loved (and didn’t), and exactly how you can glow on less than $20/month—using clean, effective…
As an Early Intervention Specialist, one of the most common questions I get is:“What are the best developmental toys for toddlers?” After working with thousands of children, I’ve seen firsthand which toys truly support speech, motor skills, and cognitive growth. Below is my carefully curated list of the top 10 developmental toys for kids aged…
If I’m being perfectly honest, I don’t feel like I should be overweight. I work out pretty regularly, and I don’t eat that much—in fact, I often forget to eat. Yet, over the past few years, I’ve gained weight like crazy. So, I decided to incorporate habit stacking to help me lose weight in a…
Prompt: as a team of personal trainers and nutritionists please give me a game plan to lose 16 pounds between 2/14-4/20 in order to meet my goal weight by the time I take my safari As a team of personal trainers and nutritionists, we’ve carefully designed this 8-week plan that will help you reach your…
Disrespect from preteens and teenagers is a common challenge parents face. While this behavior is frustrating and hurtful, it also presents an opportunity to guide our children with a mentorship parenting approach—one that fosters respect, understanding, and long-term growth rather than just enforcing obedience. Understanding Teenage Disrespect Adolescents are in a stage of life where…
For the past 21 years, my kids have been my life. The rush of sneaking in Tae Kwon Do between soccer tournaments, figuring out when and how to cook in the madness of rushing from one activity to another, helping with homework, and managing constant chaos is now behind me. My boys are now 21…
Understanding Common Behavioral Issues in Parenting This chart breaks down frequent behavioral challenges parents face—from tantrums and hitting to defiance and ignoring directions. Each behavior is listed alongside simple, effective strategies based on mentorship-style parenting. Instead of punishing or yelling, mentorship parenting focuses on teaching, modeling, and coaching children toward better choices. For example, rather…
ADHD impacts everyone a little differently. Men and boys tend to struggle more with hyperactivity and impulsivity, whereas for women, it often manifests as inattention and disorganization. Disorganization has haunted me my whole life, and if I’m totally honest, I haven’t fully figured it out yet. However, I have found some solutions and tricks that…
One of the hardest parts of my job is often being the first person to raise concerns about Autism. Because I provide direct services almost exclusively, I’m usually the first professional my families turn to after the diagnosis. Just like children with Autism, every family’s experience with the diagnosis is different. Some parents feel relief…
