This gives a new meaning to “The hills are alive…”
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...What the 20-year old hippie rafting guide taught me about life (Hint: it has to do with boulders)
By Jill Hope (Note: This is Part 2 in series of posts about the lessons I learned from some 20-something mountain men about life). In my post last week, I talked about my incredible family trip to Colorado this summer – a trip that became a spiritual journey...3 life lessons I learned from some 20-year old mountain guys – Part 1
Happy Labor Day to my friends in the US! I hope you are enjoying a day of rest and relaxation. I just returned last week from an incredible family trip to Colorado. It was an opportunity to give a final nod to the laid back days of summer and some quality family time...Are you too busy to be happy?
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 the “Myth of...“Discover the Hidden Power In Your Parenting” Workshop Series
“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...Having the “whole” conversation (an excerpt from the “Loving the Pregnant” You book)
Today I am sharing a guest post by my friend Amy L Riley, who has just published her first book “Loving the Pregnant You”. In her book, Amy shares how to release the pressure that many expectant moms feel — the feeling that you’ve got to be...Let Them Make Mistakes!
By Jill Hope I don’t know where we picked up this idea as parents that we should ensure our children remain protected from all suffering. How will they develop resilience if life is all unicorns and rainbows? I know that many of us had challenging childhoods,...3 Tips for Helping Your Daughter Navigate the “Mean Girls” Mentality with Ease
By Jill Hope There are few things more painful to a parent than seeing your beautiful daughter struggle to fit in with other girls. You can feel helpless as you see her watching from the sidelines while other girls are smiling, laughing, and talking together. The...Squash Sibling Squabbles in Three Simple Steps
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...or call (773) 540-7857.
