Tag: boundaries

Holiday Survival Strategies for People Pleasing, Perfectionist Moms

While the holidays can be filled with magic and merry, they can also be fraught with overtired, whiney kids {and adults} who are constantly...

Taking Off My Apple Watch: Creating Boundaries with Technology

I sighed as my Apple watch vibrated, alerting me to a string of texts I hadn’t yet paid attention to. I was working and...

Toxic In-Laws :: Discovering Boundaries Through A Troubled Relationship

I'm frustrated, angry, and sad. Time after time, I continue to be disappointed by my in-laws, my husband's toxic family. A family that has...

How to Detour a Drama Starter in Your Life

All of us have one; that person in our life who thrives off of turmoil. A person who finds their peace in the midst...

Fun with Boundaries :: Redefining the Role of Grandparents

What are your fondest memories of your grandparents? I loved spending every weekend with mine at their house lounging on the hammock {indoors} watching...

Tips for Managing a Relationship with the In-Laws

I have been married for almost 14 years and have lived 45 minutes away from my in-laws the entire time. In contrast, my family...