When my kids were newborns and toddlers and I would complain to my mom about the crankiness and tantrums that always seemed to occur in the late afternoon, she would say, “yep, that’s called the Witching Hour.” I didn’t care what it was called, it was awful.  The so-called Witching Hour has continued into Elementary… Read More Turning the Witching Hour into the Golden Hour: How I Transformed the Toughest Hour of the Day

Recently I’ve been reading a lot about the science of happiness and while it’s all pretty interesting stuff, nothing really spoke to me.  For example, many experts preach mindfulness.  Let me tell you, I’ve tried to be mindful; I really have.  But whenever I try, it goes something like this:   Ok, Jess, think about… Read More The One Phrase That Changed My Outlook on Life

  I know, I know. That’s a pretty bold statement, but I swear, this one thing has saved me so much stress and headaches, that I just have to share it with you.   For the past few years, I have been taking one day during the week when the kids are at school (I… Read More The One Mom-Hack That Just May Save Your Sanity This Holiday Season