Conscious Parenting

Oct15

Conscious Parenting: 6 Ways To Talk To Your Children About Domestic Violence

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Domestic violence, violence in the home, is one of those topics that no one really wants to have to talk about. It brings out so many raw emotions – anger, fear, frustration, love, shame, sadness, hope – to name a few, that even when it is brought up, it is a challenge to know what to say and how, especially to children. If your child has witnessed abuse, or perhaps has a friend who has confided in them and is confused, then...

Sep16

7 Conscious Hacks For Creating A Successful Homework Routine

Posted on Sep 16, 2019

I never use the ‘H’ word in our home… The ‘h’ word is reserved for one thing and one thing only – to express how much I HATE homework!!! I hate it, hate it, hate it! For so many reasons… but we won’t talk about that today. Because no matter how much I don’t like it, homework is a part of my children’s grades and must be completed. So it is an important part of my mom job to make sure my children not only complete it, but learn...

Sep09

Conscious Parenting: 6 Easy Ways To Get Your Kids To Love School This Year

Posted on Sep 9, 2019

The kids have been back to school for a couple of weeks now and are settling in nicely. The excitement of the new year has worn off, summer is quickly becoming a distant memory and another 8-9 months of school is stretching out before us… Why Is It Important To Get Your Kids To Love School This Year? Every year around this time I think about ways to keep my kids excited about going to school, about learning and growing. Having a...

Sep06

7 Reasons To Take Your Child To The Gym Today

Posted on Sep 6, 2019

Roughly 1/5 of the children ages 2-17 in the USA today are obese or well on their way. Fewer then 25% of these kids are getting the recommended by the AMA amount (which is so low) of 60 minutes per day of physical activity. We all know this. Just as we all know there are many, many factors. Like the quality of our food, not being aware of what chemicals are doing to us –the nasty toxins, our water quality, being overworked just to put...

Sep04

5 Reasons Why I Disconnected & What I Did (Psst… You Should Too!)

Posted on Sep 4, 2019

We all go through seasons in life, some stormy filled with heartbreak, some seasons filled with rainbows and love. Some last longer than others, some seasons come and go so easily you may not even notice. I’ve just been through a very stormy season, one that created a strong need to disconnect for a while; to unplug, to refocus, to rejuvenate. Over 90% of Americans are online, via their phone, tablet or laptop, they are connected. And...

Feb21

Conscious Parenting: 20 Questions That Will Get Your Child Talking All About Their Day

Posted on Feb 21, 2019

I think every parent on the planet asks every day after school “How was your day today?” only to be told “Fine”, “Good”, “Bad” – a one word answer that basically tells us nothing!! You just want to hear about their day and get your child talking! It can be uber frustrating when you are really wanting to know what they have been up to or how they are, right? Conscious parenting is all about finding the right balance and the right way...

Nov07

Win 2 VIP Tickets to the 10th Annual Taste of Conejo Event!

Posted on Nov 7, 2018

This Friday November 9th, 2018 is the night the 10th Annual Taste of Conejo Event will take place at the Four Seasons in Westlake. It is a fabulous event filled with amazing food tastings, great wine pairings, awesome local businesses, excellent entertainment and really fun people! You seriously do not want to miss it! They have live entertainment on the center stage all night creating a friendly fun atmosphere. Check out how much fun...

Aug21

14 Self Love Activities

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

Each day, so many of us parents focus on bringing balance to our families, making sure our partners and children and family and friends feel loved and appreciated in our own little ways. But how many of us remember to do that for ourselves? It is so easy to neglect ourselves in our busy parenting schedules and hectic lives. And the truth is, being a parent is a mostly thankless job!! So it is important to take time to show ourselves...

May18

How To Pick The Right Summer Camp For Your Child

Posted on May 18, 2018

Summer is right around the corner and many of us are faced with the daunting task of keeping our children busy (and happy) for all of it. Summer camps are an excellent way of doing this that also provides life-long memories and skills. As a child I was sent to an 8-week overnight summer camp every summer. As a mom, I love having my kids around all summer, especially in the evenings, so for my family, day camps work for us now. Why is...

May13

Mother’s Day 2018 in Malibu

Posted on May 13, 2018

I love being a mom, it has been an incredible journey. One that has taken me to places I have never been too, tested all of my patience, sleep deprived me, and made me the happiest woman on the planet! My littles are my lights. And they are growing up way too fast. Living across the country from my own Mother really makes me appreciate this time I do have with my kids. I miss her so much and know that one day, my children will be...