by Kim | Mar 25, 2022 | Empathy, self-care
A newsletter I subscribe to (Soul Shepherding) recently discussed the fascinating problem of “toxic positivity.” I confess I had never heard the term, but I immediately recognized the problem. I think we all do. Some of the common signs of toxic...
by Kim | May 25, 2021 | Balance, Play, self-care
During this strange year of instability, twists, turns and surprises, I noticed a few bright sides to the COVID crisis, including a renewed appreciation for family, friends and those small things that make life beautiful. On the downside, many of us battled screen...
by Kim | Aug 17, 2020 | 4 Tasks of the Catholic Family, Balance, Family Rituals, Mercy
4 Tasks of the Catholic Family Series Build Your Community of LoveHow Families Can “Serve Life”How Families Can Change Society (this article)How Families Can Serve the Church *** In this article series, I’m exploring the four tasks of the Catholic family as St. John...
by Kim | Jul 16, 2020 | 4 Tasks of the Catholic Family, A Strong Marriage, Balance, Series
Tasks of the Catholic Family Series Build Your Community of Love (this article)How Families Can “Serve Life”How Families Can Change SocietyHow Families Can Serve the Church **** How can busy families discern how we should spend our time? What guidelines can help us as...
by Kim | Feb 2, 2020 | Balance, Family Rituals, Family Rituals Podcasts, Podcast Episodes
Family Rituals Series Dusting Off the Family Table (this show)Win Bedtime Battles with Routines and RitualsProtecting Play Time in Your Catholic HomeMake Discipline Easy with Routines & Rituals *********** This podcast kicks off my new series on family rituals and...
by Kim | Dec 22, 2019 | Happy Parent Series, Podcast Episodes, self-care, Self-Care for Parents Podcasts
Part 1: The Benefits of GratitudePart 2: Four Powerful Ways to Practice GratitudePart 3: Gratitude in Tough TimesPart 4: THIS EPISODEPart 5: The Secret to Enduring Happiness It’s true: pleasure and success can’t make you happy; at least not for very long....