MotherStyles: What Do You Do Best?

Recently, there have been a number of  new scientific studies discussing ways to  help people find  “authentic happiness”. Researchers report that, “utilizing one’s strengths correlates with greater creativity, productivity, and excellence – all ingredients of professional and career success. On the personal side, maximizing the use of personal strengths yields greater happiness and feelings of […]

The Absolute Best Way To Connect With Your Kids

What’s the absolute best way to connect with your kids? Use Empathy! When we are empathetic with our children we truly show our children that we care and we “get them.” Enter into their world: Empathy is a fundamental “people skill.” Just saying, “I understand how you feel” is not enough. Empathy means entering the […]

The Best Parenting Technique: Laugh With Your Children

We all remember the times where we laughed so hard we almost cried. There is no better way to connect with others. Family and friends bond over a good laugh.  Not only that, it is now a known fact, laughter is the best medicine. Researchers have found that laughter: Lowers blood pressure Reduces stress hormones […]