by contessalouise | Aug 2, 2019 | Family, Spirit
Have you thought about what it means to grow old and how you will die? I know it’s not a pleasant thought for many but one you should explore. In the United States, we don’t have traditions or customs to help us prepare for death. There are hospice workers and...
by contessalouise | May 30, 2019 | Family
Who is the proud parent of a naturally confident child? My munchkin has very clear ideas and opinions about everything. While I absolutely love this part of her personality, there have been times I didn’t quite know how to assert my “mom authority” and still honor her...
by contessalouise | Apr 23, 2019 | Family
One of the most common conflicts in co-parenting disputes are the parents not being accepting of their coparents’ partners. Those conflicts are mostly derived from jealousy and feelings of inadequacy. Feeling this way can create a lack of confidence or not being...
by contessalouise | Apr 17, 2019 | Family
I had no intentions of becoming a single mother, let alone take on the role as the non-custodial parent…but as fate would have it, this became my life. My own choices led me to a path of single-motherhood. I won’t place total blame on the men I bore children with, as...
by contessalouise | Nov 17, 2018 | Family, Mind
Life is more hectic than ever. We are pulled in so many directions at once and we need to be able to find our zen and get re-centered quickly. I feel immediate overwhelm at times when I look at my daily planner, but I know I can find my zen again. It would be nice to...
by contessalouise | Nov 17, 2018 | Family
Do You Have A Morning Routine? Oh, you mean stumbling out of bed when you hear the kids rummaging through the fridge and praying your husband already started coffee doesn’t count? No, no it does not. One of the most proven ways to have a positive outlook for your day...
