The hardest parts of loss exist because of the depths of love experienced… you cannot have one without the other. 

Last month we helped our beloved almost 14 year-old golden retriever Lou make his transition… it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and it was something I always knew was going to happen. 

From playing in the backyard to getting in the car for sports practice, from video game time to homework time, or even transitioning to a summer or vacation schedule, we often see transitions as a point of contention for our kids.

Here are six ways to make transitions easier for your kids, so life goes more smoothly for all of you.

What can you do to help your kids get into a new routine, support them when tasks are difficult, and turn things around in a constructive way? Let’s talk about positive reinforcement: what it is, why it works and how to do it.

Here are some dinners that we started integrating as family meals, that allow some choice and encourage exploration, and that everyone enjoys (at least most of the time).

You run the week or the week runs you. So let’s start it off with a weekly planning session!

I hide all kinds of awesome healthy things in my kids’ smoothies and they have no idea… I also will make a smoothie for myself whenever I’m not sure what to eat and want something satisfying, easy and nutritious. There are so many ways to use protein powder, and we have fallen in love with Pure Protein Complete from Young Living.