Coordinating Chaos

Summer time is fun, relaxing, and a much needed break from the daily routine of the school year.  Kids have a tendency to go down the summer slide.   Lets prevent this summer slide and keeping the kids physically active.  We have provided some easy routines to incorporate into your families day that will keep the kids motivated, active and their behavior in check.  And most importantly keep parents sane! 

We use our emotions for everything.  Emotions effect our decision-making, motivation, connection to others, and how we spend our time.  Emotions kick in before logic. The difference between how someone responds to a situation is emotion vs logic.  In this episode Val talks to us about how we have no control over the EVENT, but we do have 100% control over the RESPONSE and this has a direct effect on the OUTCOME. So the big question here is how do we change our response ("R")? Tune in to learn how! 

Hey Chicago followers, this podcast is especially for you!  However, any of you can get some awesome ideas for your summer bucket list around your own city.   Meg surprised me with a few things I have never done and definitely want to put on our summer todo's!    

Episode 50 is keeping it light hearted and fun.  Ash and Meg share 10 truths you don't know.  They both learned something about each other as well!   Who doesn't love a little game of truth and dare, minus the dare?!   Pretty sure they ended the episode and said "I cannot believe I shared that!!"  Tune in to learn more about the duo! 

Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Being mindful teaches us how to 'be' rather than 'do'. Do/Action=motion. Being=recognizing and sitting with our emotions.   In this episode Ash sits down with a licensed social worker who specializes in mindfulness and has 11 years working specifically with teenagers.  She explains the benefits of living a mindful life, takes us through a lesson, and gives examples on how we can implement these practices into our daily life.    

Having a positive body image can be a struggle sometimes, especially for woman.  Both Meg and Ash have had body image struggles but are learning to embrace their imperfections.  They also discuss why it is so important to have positive self talk in front of their children.  Tune in to hear about their insecurities and how they are overcoming this challenge.   

The way we express love, is usually the way we need to receive love. This is pretty powerful when you think about it for a minute. Do you really know what your significant other needs to feel loved? You might think you know the answer to this, but we will tell you, it is pretty eye-opening when you actually take a quiz and dive into the 5 Love Languages.  Val, a licensed therapist, talks with us on how important it is to know your partner's Love Language and how to express your love so they can feel it.   

Spring has sprung and now is the time to crack your windows, disinfect and declutter.  We love to follow a schedule, especially anything related to Martha Stewart.  We have some helpful tips for you to get your home clean THIS month.  We make cleaning fun.   

Time Mapping is a tool to help you assess how you are spending your time and how productive you are spending your time.  Time mapping is different than using a planner.  Listen to this podcast to hear how you can change the course of your day and life. 

Having a boy who dances isn't exactly the norm.  But it is so cool!  Listen to this episode to hear how important it is to encourage your children to follow their passion and support them in whatever they choose to do.