What do I want?
How can I serve?
Heres how she parents.
Our dog is Yoda.
Life for me has been a messy journey.
Am I doing what I am meant to do?
I believe in constantly asking questions.
Take us through your morning routine.
Morning is all about getting my kids to their bus by 6:57 a.m.!
Alarm goes off at 6:07, walk the dog, have tea, get ready.
My husband makes the girls breakfast.
We should leave the house by 6:40 but its usually 6:45 and we are rushing to the bus.
Lets just admit its not the most peaceful time of our day.
How much outside help do you get as a parent?
Who or what cant you live without?
I have been blessed with a family that is totally involved in raising my girls.
My mom has been hands-on since the day my first daughter was born.
What are the gadgets, apps, charts or tools you rely on?
Everything I need is there: phone, text, email, the news, social media.
And I like to measure how many steps I take every day.
Has becoming a parent changed the way you work?
Its how I found my voice.
Do you involve your kids in your work?
Yes, my kids are completely involved in my work and they are very proud of it.
What does your evening routine like?
Unlike our mornings, our evenings are relaxed.
My kids generally are home after school.
They do their homework and we have a go at have dinner together every night.
Whats your favorite technique for staying in the moment when things start to feel overwhelming?
When I feel overwhelmed, angry or frustrated, I STOP.
This practice helps transition from a fight-or-flight mode to a more thoughtful reaction to any situation.
The STOP exercise has helped me take a pause and react in a more mindful and appropriate way.
It has saved me from unintentionally saying or doing things I may regret later.
Tell us about a family ritual.
Its kind of inappropriate but we love watching shows likeScandalandEmpiretogether!
I do a puzzle while the rest of the family and Yoda lounge on the couch.
Whats been your proudest moment as a parent?
Knowing that my daughters are kind and respectful.
What moment are you least proud of?
Reading my daughters diary and breaking her trust.
What do you want your kids to learn from your example?
The importance of gratitudenot just of material thingsbut of relationships, opportunity, and the planet.
Whats the hardest part about being a parent?
Lately my daughter started driving.
This took trusting that she can take care of herself to a whole other level!
Whats your favorite part of the day?
Picking my girls up from the bus and hearing about their days.
Its the every day ritual that makes it predictable and so special for me.
As a parent, I have found that I just need to think of timing in different ways.
Embracing flexibility gives a lot of freedom.
