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Summer Camp, Southeast Asia, and Myself This summer looked different. My kids went off to camp, something they’ve done with me every year of their lives and for the first time, I got on a plane without them and flew halfway across the world. With the encouragement of my friend Holly from Go Mama Go Travel , I looked at trips I would not take my kids on. Destinations that are not moody teenager friendly. In the end I joined an Intrepid Travel group for their Cambodian Traveler

Road Trips, Family Tables, and Finding Connection This week was a big travel week. On Sunday, the kids came back from their weekend with Dad, and by Monday, we were in full packing mode. We had a lot to think about: five days at my mom’s house, two weeks of camp for the kids, and an international trip for me. It was one of those “how are we going to fit it all in the car?” kind of weeks. Connecting By Driving By July 1st, we hit the road for the 12-hour drive to my mom’s. Lo

Quiet Moments, Real Connection Why Connection-Based Parenting Matter This week we shared three simple but meaningful dinners: Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. Before transitioning into a long weekend with their Dad. During our week we took trips to Phoenix to visit friends, tackled loads of laundry from camp and travel, and squeezed in packing for his next round of summer camp. It was a quiet week, full of togetherness in its simplest form: laughter during road trips, shared m

Connecting with your kids is so important. Big or small it makes a different.

Sometimes, parenting gives you a season where the pace slows down, the to-do list gets a little shorter, and the moments feel more...

This week was a blur of family moments that reminded me why I started this 100 Family Dinners journey. Spoiler alert: we only managed...

Alright Dad let’s talk about one of the most underrated parts of back-to-school prep: The closet. You know, that magical space where...

Hey Dad! It’s that time of year again. The one where school supply lists are longer than grocery receipts, socks have mysteriously...

May 18–24 Family Dinner Count: 1 (Number 58) Heart Full: Limitless The last week of school always hits with a whirlwind of events,...

Back-to-School Hey Mama, feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. The back-to-school season often brings chaos forms, schedules, supplies,...

May 11–17 Dinners 56 & 57 This week was packed with the fullness of May: Mother’s Day, school banquets, dance recitals, and the kind of...

By Allison Lloyd, Parent Coach & Child Advocate Let’s be real: Back-to-school season hits different when your child has an IEP. While...

Family Dinners 52–55 By Allison Lloyd, Parent Coach & Child Advocate Let me tell you something about Week 17 of our 100 Family Dinners...

Hey there, You’ve probably heard adults say, “Get off your phone!” or “Screens are bad for you!” And maybe you’ve rolled your eyes or...

April 27–May 3 Dinners 49, 10, 51 This week didn’t win any gold stars for school success. I could feel the stress creeping in. We had...

As parents, we've navigated the transition from flip phones to smartphones, witnessing firsthand the digital revolution's impact on our...

Spring is sprinting by, and with it, the rhythm of our family dinners has definitely changed. From April 20–26 week 15 of family dinners,...

Taking inspiration from Dr Morgan Cutlip's book: Love Your Kids without Losing Yourself Let’s be honest: being a mom often feels like...

Allison Lloyd, Certified Parent Coach Let’s face it, parenting today doesn’t look anything like it did when we were growing up. Our kids...

Simple Strategies for Parents of Kids with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges Part of my series: 25 Parenting Books That...