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Keep On Keeping On

Jessica — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:50:49 +0000

I’ve been simplifying my email inbox as part of my new year’s resolution that I never named. So far in January and February, I’ve unsubscribed from ten newsletters. I still have scores pouring into my inbox daily. It’s so hard to decide which to nix! I do know what I like, though. Today I got …

Practice vs empathy

Jessica — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:46:13 +0000

I went on an extemporaneous hike in the mountains today. My friend called me up in the morning to see if I could tag along. It was a sunshine and rain experience, to be sure. Colorado weather can turn on a dime, especially in the mountains. Since I live in the suburbs and spend lots …

Self care for moms

Jessica — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:45:49 +0000

I’d like to thank Mary Kay of Spa for Your Soul Coaching for yesterday’s chat. We discussed issues related to parenting and step-parenting. I’ve been a step-parent for about fourteen years. Mary Kay is an encouraging spirit and we found ourselves talking about many topics. When I shared my story-saga of step-parenting she suggested I …

Purposeful parenting skills

Jessica — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:19:44 +0000

Purposeful parenting doesn’t mean you have to be a perfect parent. It means you gather knowledge about best practices and do the best you can with what resources you have. I’ve been thinking about all the things the American public school system does not teach my sons. Public school can teach our children how to …