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Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
With the school year coming to a close, we must now talk about summer and the ever-daunting ‘Summer Slide’ dilemma. If you haven’t heard the term before let me explain: Summer Slide is a teacher-speak for the academic regression that students encounter during the summer months when educational/academic focus shifts to the backseat. During the…
6 Self-Care Tips to Make Life Easier as a Career Mom
As a career mom, I’m passionate about, I often get asked about how I manage to juggle my business, my family, and my own well-being without completely burning out. The truth? It takes effort and is a constant push and pull. Like many moms, I’m always trying to find the “balance” between being a present parent and running my business, Lucie Fink Media. Self-care for me isn’t about extravagant spa days or lavish vacations – it’s about finding practical, sustainable ways to make my day-to-day life a little easier and more enjoyable. Here are some strategies and tools I rely on to keep my sanity intact:
Key Topics for Parents to Address with Teens this Summer
Each summer brings new hot topics for parents to address with their teens.
Spring Green Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad
A few weeks ago my father-in-law emailed me a recipe that sounded so tasty! I used it as inspiration to create this light and delicious spring inspired Pesto Pasta Salad dish. Its the perfect thing to bring to a picnic in the park or an outdoor BBQ – the fresh flavor of parsley along with the garlic is a delightful combination.
Summertime Fresh Fruit Freeze
we’re super excited to share our Fresh Fruit Freeze recipe with you! It’s a hit with the little ones and perfect for a sunny day.
10 Summer Activities to Supercharge Your College Application Before Sophomore Year!
Congratulations on finishing your freshman year! As you move into your sophomore year of high school, here are 10 important steps you can take during the summer to enhance your college application: 1. Assess Your Interests and Goals: Start by reflecting on your academic interests and career aspirations. Identify areas you are passionate about and…
Summer Sipper – Cantaloupe Cooler Recipe
Happy summer! Last week Joy and I came up with a great drink we call the Summer Sipper!! This one is quite refreshing served ice cold. It is simply a cantaloupe melon mixed with sweet fresh mint. Melon is very hydrating, full of vitamins C and A and rich in antioxidants. They are very low…
4 Steps to ‘Parent Coaching’ to Your Own Child
Parent coaching is a vital tool that moms and dads alike need to raise children. As parents, we have many tools we use to raise children: teaching, advocating, counseling, discipling, etc. But oftentimes, we leave out coaching. Coaching empowers teens to become more self-aware, independent, and resilient. Through powerful questions and goal-focused strategies, families can…
Best Dog Breeds for Busy Families (And Why They Thrive)
Despite the school runs, crowded schedules, work, and laundry loads where kids are always a mom's main priority, busy families, especially those managed by mothers, have a lot on their plates. Therefore, getting a dog for the family might seem like an extra duty. However, the reality is that the right dog could totally change…
3 Reasons to Prioritize Reflection Now
Parents, have you ever taken time to really reflect on yourself? What about reflecting on your kids? Reflection is the process of reviewing and evaluating what is going well now and what you wish your family would have done differently in the past. When you evaluate your past and present, you can decide what needs…
Organize Your Pantry Like a Kardashian (But on a Mom Budget)
Ok, truth time… When I first saw Khloé Kardashian’s pantry tour on Hulu, I paused the episode and just… stared. Everything was clear. Beautiful. Calm. Not a single crumpled granola bar wrapper or stale bag of pretzels in sight. Their pantries are legendary and I’m sure housekeeper genies had something to do with this.. a little shrine to order and indulgence.
10 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day with Your Family (Plus Gift Ideas He’ll Actually Use)
Father’s Day doesn’t have to be a big production. Sometimes the best moments are the small ones—wrapped in laughter, or silence, or messy pancakes on a tray.