Having your first child is such a special time in your life. It’s so exciting, yet so scary at the same time. Your mind is likely swirling with worrisome thoughts like, “Will I be a good parent? What if my baby cries a lot – how will I know what’s wrong? I don’t even know…
Author: Rachel Herrera
Mom of three and foster mom to many! I am on a mission to help families in emotional intelligence, relational healing, and growth mindset!
What Parents Need to Know about Teens and Sleep
If you think your teen isn’t getting enough sleep, you’re probably right. A recent study at San Diego State University found that 40% of adolescents clock less than 7 hours a night, even though most experts recommend about 9 hours of sleep for teens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E According to this study, technology is one of the major…
How to Boost Your Teen’s Self-Esteem
Teens are stuck in an in-between world. They’re neither children nor adults. They’re adjusting to both physical and mental changes, including emotional extremes caused by additional activity in the part of the brain that regulates emotions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Needless to say, for many teens, this is a confusing time! Along with the normal confusion, teens often…
The Busy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids to Tell the Truth
Do you struggle with getting your children to tell the truth? It can be baffling to know what to do when your child is making up a story and sticking to it. Try these strategies to encourage your kids to level with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Strategies To Use At Every Age 1. Provide a good role…
Becoming a Master of Self-Discipline
Self-discipline is a powerful attribute to have, yet challenging to obtain. Self-discipline is the ability to do whatever it takes to overcome obstacles and reach your goals, even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. It may involve saying: “no” to things you want or saying: “yes” to things you hate, but with the power of self-discipline,…
Dissolving Past Pain and Moving Forward in Your Life
Have you ever been hurt so badly that you thought you’d never come out on the other side? Perhaps you’re still holding onto that grief. If you are, then it’s time to learn how to let go of past pain. You deserve to let it go and learn how to move forward with your life….
Tips for Managing Your Anger
Everyone gets angry. It’s just a part of life. However, you can teach yourself effective ways to manage your anger so you can release it in a healthy manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E When you let your anger boil inside of you, it could end up coming out in undesirable ways. You certainly don’t want an explosion of…
Transforming Fear into Success
What are you afraid of? Are your worries preventing you from getting things accomplished in your life? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Everyone has fears and many people let those fears stop them from doing things that may prove to be worthwhile or even lucrative. How can you turn your fear into a positive force in your life? The…
Do You Have a Short Fuse? Effective Ways to Develop Patience and Tolerance
Life’s stressors and issues can surely trigger development of impatience and intolerance in anyone. Have you found that you’re becoming more impatient with those around you? Would you consider yourself as someone with a short fuse? Do you get upset over the slightest of things? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E If you answered “yes” to any of the questions…
Turn Bad Habits into Good Ones
Bad habits can form without you even knowing it and they can prove to be difficult to break. However, it’s always the first step that’s the most difficult. Once you get started, you’ll build both momentum and confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E With a proper focus and willingness to succeed, you’ll find that you can overcome any bad…