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Finding Your Inner Guide
Almost every day I turn on quiet, soothing music. I read a few pages of an inspiring book to uplift me, to calm and soothe my mind from the daily chaos. I say a quick prayer, followed by 10 minutes of meditation. That is my time to really check in with myself, to connect with my own heart. After my meditation practice I write. This process is an incredibly healing one.
Why I’ll Pass On Being A Perfect (Pushy) Parent
This years back-to-school season twisted me inside out. Maybe Ive just been through too many presentations on authentic learning. Maybe its because this year, with kids ages 14, 12 and 9 in three different school divisions, I have too many back-to-school events to attend.
Chef Hubert Keller Exclusive: The World’s Best Burger
ModernMom got the chance to chat with world-famous chef Hubert Keller. Hubert is the known for his restaurant Fleur de Lys in San Francisco and Las Vegas and his gourmet Burger Bar, in Las Vegas, St. Louis, and San Francisco. Below, he shares some fantastic recipes to try out this summer. Seriously, our mouths are watering. Try out the beer burger and let us know what you think!
Shutterfly Pro Gallery by Wendy Irene
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to work for myself, and have my own business. As a child I loved to block off our dining room, re-arrange chairs, and create a store. A store where I pretended to sell tickets to my dance recitals, or brownies that I had baked. I used lots of saran wrap, tin foil, and brown paper bags because of course a product had to be …
Parenting: The Mirror to Your Soul
Ive found nothing more challenging, nothing more rewarding, and nothing more enlightening than being a parent. Parenting has it all. As a father, Ive witnessed the miracle of birth, waking up in the middle of the night to walk around and soothe a screaming child, and received some the best Fathers Day cards ever. The one thing Ive learned, more than anything else, is that my child is an amazing mirror. His authentic, no holds barred voice in my life has brought me great struggle and great insight. My relationship with Elliot has all the qualities of a partnership that can expose me to unforeseen lows as well as push me to new heights.