by ishine Team | Sep 8, 2016 | General
I’m in a love-hate relationship with the independence that comes with high school. My baby just started his Freshman year. I love that in 2 days he’s seemingly mastered the art of making his own lunches, is already a wiz at getting around Chicago on public...
by ishine Team | Sep 15, 2013 | Character building, Conscious Parenting, Family, General, Parenting, Spiritual Parenting
By Jill Hope Over the last 2 weeks, I’ve been sharing some of the deep messages I received while on a recent family trip to the Rocky Mountains. The first 2 lessons I shared came from my young mountain guides who facilitated some of our activities. Today, I’d like to...
by ishine Team | May 2, 2013 | General
“Discovering the Hidden Power In Your Parenting” Workshop Series Presented by Jill Hope, Parenting Transformation Coach / Educator and Founder of I Shine ( www.ishinekids.com ) (First workshop begins May 14, 2013!) In this 4-part workshop series, you will learn how...
by ishine Team | Jan 28, 2013 | Character building, Communication, Conscious Parenting, Family, General, Kids, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Spiritual Parenting
By Jill Hope One of the questions I frequently get is “how do I get my kids to stop fighting?” I think every parent with multiple kids will from time to time feel like all your kids ever do is fight. While siblings have the benefit of a built-in playmate, the sibling...
by ishine Team | Nov 11, 2012 | General
By Jill Hope I recently asked a group of busy moms what their biggest challenge was with regard to doing the things they enjoy in life. Nearly unanimously, time was cited as the biggest hindrance. Yes, the age-old “I’m too busy to do what makes ME happy”. I call this...
by ishine Team | Dec 12, 2011 | Conscious Parenting, Family, General, Goals, Positive Parenting, Spiritual Parenting
By Jill Hope I had an interesting experience this week that awakened me to the power of surrender. My son came down ill during the middle of last week. Initially I thought it was just a common virus and then he was diagnosed with Strep Throat. He initially started...