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"Reactions" are a funny thing. They can happen so fast.

Before our kids (or we) can control ourselves, we speak sharply, and then wish we hadn’t.

That flash between feeling and action is where regret lives, but it is also where growth begins.

This week, we are talking about what I call The Pause Principle, the skill of catching yourself in that half-second before reacting.

I will share stories, research, and simple ways to help your family practice it at home.

Pausing is not a weakness. It is strength under control, and that is what real self-control looks like.

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Parenting trends change from one generation to the next.

For most of us, we'd agree that there are parts of various parenting trends that we can get behind and other parts that make us cringe.

In today's world, is it possible we are so focused on helping kids feel good about themselves that we have forgotten to help them do good?

This week, I'm encouraging everyone to focus less on self-esteem and how our children are feeling and look more closely at self-control and what our children are doing.

In this episode, I share a few truths I have learned as a mom, teacher, and grandmother.

Together, we will explore why lasting confidence grows from character practiced daily. Grab your earbuds, and let's go.

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In this episode, we’re tackling something that might just change the way you and your kids approach learning.

We'll be discussing the importance of planning. Not the rigid, soul-crushing kind, but the kind that actually frees up your energy, lowers stress, and leads to real progress.

We’ll delve into self-regulation theory (SRT), and I’ll demonstrate why calendars and schedules are among the strongest predictors of long-term success.

You’ll hear how modeling these habits yourself makes all the difference for your kids, and I’ll give you three practical steps you can start using this week.

If you’ve ever felt like your homeschooling journey is slipping into chaos, this episode is your roadmap back to clarity and confidence.

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