How to find happiness and maintain it is a central question. Do you know that we have what’s called a set point for happiness? According to Dr. Puff we can change that. We can raise our set point and what he calls become superenjoyers. We can raise our set point of happiness. Happiness is a […]
Podcast
Why “Hate” is Not a Bad Word [Monthly Special Episode]
This is the monthly special episode where I am joined by my lovely friend and colleague Sarah MacLaughlin. If you are a regular listener then you know that we have 3 main segments: Examples From Our Home in which we both share parenting fails and triumphs. What’s Up With You? in which we answer your […]
Parental Self-Sacrifice: Break The Mold and Be Free
Should parents sacrifice their own happiness, dreams, life for their children? Highlights: -as a child Katerina wanted her mom to be happy but as a mom she repeated the same mistakes -how she went from being a supermom to a happy mom -she almost lost her marriage to infidelity What does it mean to create […]
Are We Over-Parenting in America?
I recently visited Armenia with my family for the first after 12 years. Even though I was born there and know pretty much what the culture is but to my surprise things had changed. This visit was special because I was visiting as a parent and parent educator and I was very intentional to observe […]
Overseas Travel: Honest Sharing from My 9 Year Old
My 9 year old daughter shares her honest impressions, observations about our recent overseas travel to Armenia. It was her first time. She was going to meet my dad, her grandpa are you ready-for the first time. It was a big, emotional trip for me as well since I was going back after long 13 […]
The Benefits of Negative Emotions
Many people avoid, suppress negative emotions. They distract themselves from feeling those painful feelings. How comfortable are you with your uncomfortable feelings? Do you feel your emotions? Emotions are not bad behavior. Do you remember yourself at age 10? Do you think children are born authentic? How do you cultivate authenticity in your children? How has […]