By Lia Miller In the last 48 hours, I have had separate conversations with two acquaintances, both white females (one at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs (or dreadlocks if you prefer). And for the last few months, I have been getting more and more into the spirit of do-it-yourself … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions When Attracted to Someone You Just Can’t Have
By: Lia Miller We’ve all been there…you meet some really cool, there is instant chemistry, conversation naturally flows, you make each other laugh, you can feel the potential of the connection… but for some reason or another things never move to the next level. It could be timing, circumstances, distance, the fact that either or both of you is already involved with … [Read more...]
Parents: 4 Ways to Handle a Child Who’s Acting Out
By: Lia Miller Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where she frequently doesn't listen and occasionally acts out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. Unfortunately, before she could get the pinny, a 4th grade boy grabbed the last one. Instead of just keeping … [Read more...]
8 Signs You’re Missing Your Kid’s Childhood and 10 Ways to Fix It
By: Lia Miller So we live in the digital age and more relationships than ever are started in the virtual medium. Nothing necessarily wrong there; that's life today. However, there is one area in life where a virtual relationship won't work and where, in fact, living virtually is actually the biggest impediment to a real relationship - the one with your … [Read more...]
Run Fast! These 3 Types of Toxic People Must be Immediately Removed from Your Life
By: Lia Miller Most people want to feel close, both physically and emotionally connected to one another. But ironically, there is nothing more complicated and difficult than our relationships with others. While this might sound cold, and while relationships are vital for a full and happy life, there are some relationships, the toxic ones, that are not worth the investment … [Read more...]
8 Secrets to Everyday Happiness
By Lia Miller Happiness is a choice. It is not just a way of being, but rather a conscious choice and something you must commit to seeking every day. Happiness is what life is all about; it is what makes the challenges, failures, stresses, and losses, bearable. Happiness fills you up with goodness, inspires you to greatness, and heals all things. Happiness is worthy of … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Marriage And Sanity In Tact When Raising Multiple Young Ones
By Lia Miller Before our daughter was born, I thought parenthood would be a cinch. First of all, we outnumbered our son 2:1, so what was he really going to get away with. An additional plus, as the only grandchild, we were the happy beneficiaries of ridiculous amounts of love and support from our extended family. Then we moved and our daughter was born. Trust me when I … [Read more...]
5 Hair Raising Signs That You Are Doing Too Much
By: Lia Miller Life is busy, and sometimes, that makes it messy. We all wear many hats and often find ourselves taking on many roles. But, at what point do we say enough is enough? Do you ever find yourself awake at night because you feel anxious about all the things you have to do. The "to-do" list is playing over and over in your head and you feel as if you are about … [Read more...]