‘Tis the season of family and friend gatherings as we hurtle towards the grand finale of 2023 in less than six weeks. Ah, the joy and chaos commence!

By now, I hope you’ve realized that the only person in charge of your peace is you. If you haven’t mastered protecting your peace, I offer you one of my favorite and infallible holiday hacks…By the way, this hack isn’t just for the holidays; it works in the everyday too.

Be as committed to your peace as you are to your insecurities. It’s a time-saver, mood-enhancer and joy-creator.

Don’t rob your kids of the best and most enjoyable parts of you. Be a wise and responsible parent of course, but also bring your smile, humor and lighthearted self out sooner and more often. Time is precious, and your family relationships are worth it!

In an era dominated by the digital symphony of pings, dings, and notifications, our youth are grappling with a profound and pervasive pain—the insidious loneliness that stems from a world drowning in distraction. Yes, you might be too distracted to read this because anything that takes longer than a minute to consume, we get ants in our pants. If you have an extra 2 minutes, take a quick read… It will do your world some good.

In the journey of parenting, we often come across quotes that resonate with us on a deep level. One of my favorites is by Jim Rohn, which I believe has the power to shape not only our lives, but also the lives of our children: "We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons."

Such a wow for me! I mean really, did you understand the power in that? Read it again and again until you do! In this blog, I’ll briefly touch on how and why discipline is a foundational component for all families.

In our consumer-driven-immediate-gratification society, family values often take a backseat to the pursuit of material possessions and impulsive consumption. With the ease of online consuming, we can instantly fulfill our desires, even when they are completely unnecessary.

Working with rocks allows you to connect with nature in a unique and tangible way. There's something inherently grounding about the weight and texture of rocks in your hands. By building a rock garden together, you can create a miniature oasis right in your front or backyard filled with stones carefully chosen and arranged by each family member.

Hands down, one of the greatest things we can do to strengthen our family’s foundation is create a Family Manifesto which represents each individual and values family unity. Creating this together will bond, empower, ground, and inspire each member of your unique family. Here are some helpful guidelines below to get you started.