Many of us here are wearing two hats: business owner AND parent. So if you’re raising a struggling or dyslexic reader… this is for you. A lot of parents think, “ I’m not a reading specialist, so what do I even do?” 👉You start where you are, with what you have, and you get a little guidance for the next step. Here’s a simple “start small” tip (whether your child is behind or you’re trying to help them get ahead): The 15-minute Clue Hunt Read with your child for 15 minutes and just notice where they get stuck. Often, kids get hung up in one of these spots: 1. Blending (they can say sounds, but struggle to pull them together) 2. Vowels (a/e/i/o/u get mixed up) 3. Guessing (they get the first sound… then guess the rest) ✨ You’re not diagnosing. You’re just gathering clues. Comment 1, 2, or 3 — which one is your child right now? If you want, reply with a word they consistently get stuck on (like “was,” “they,” “went”), and I’ll tell you what that might point to. My free Skool group for parents of struggling/dyslexic readers is here: 👉 Parent’s Dyslexia Roadmap: https://www.skool.com/thedyslexiaroadmap

The money tip most women skip (and it’s costing them peace) Ever notice how your money technically works but still feels tight, stressful, or unpredictable? The problem: Most women try to “fix” money by earning more or cutting expenses without ever calming the nervous system that’s driving their decisions. The tip: Before you touch your numbers, regulate first. Put one hand on your heart. Take 3 slow breaths. Say: “Money is safe to look at.” This single pause shifts you out of panic and into clarity and clarity is what creates better money choices. Why this matters: You don’t need more discipline; you need a system that supports your emotions and your cash flow. Inside The Smell of Money, we practice this weekly, short money resets, simple leak fixes, and real conversations that turn stress into confidence. If money has felt heavy, emotional, or confusing, you don’t need to do this alone anymore. 👉 Join us here: The Smell of Money. Come experience calm cash flow in real time. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

I just read a powerful piece in Psychology Today that changes the game for parents and grandparents. The big takeaway? Counting minutes of screen time is an outdated strategy. The American Academy of Pediatrics says we need to stop fixating on the "timer" and start focusing on the Digital Ecosystem. In a world where 90% of content will soon be AI-generated, our kids don’t need more "bans", they need Media Literacy. They need to know how to spot a deepfake, how to question an algorithm, and how to navigate the web ethically. At Connected Through Play, we believe the best way to prepare children for a complex future is through connection and active engagement, not just passive consumption. If you want to move past the "screen time struggle" and discover how to raise curious, critical thinkers through the power of play and connection, come join us! Join the community here: Connected Through Play. Let’s stop managing the clock and start mentoring the mind. https://www.skool.com/connectthruplay/about

If cravings feel like they come out of nowhere, here’s the part most advice skips. ➡️The problem: Most women assume a craving means “I want this food.” But when a craving hits, it’s usually because something just triggered it, like an emotion, a thought, or a time-of-day pattern, not because your body suddenly needs that food. 💥For a lot of women, that trigger is simply: “It’s that time of day (or evening).” ➡️The tip: Before deciding anything, give yourself 90 seconds. ⏱️ Not to resist or talk yourself out of it. Just to notice. Ask yourself: ✅️What just happened? ✅️What am I feeling right now? ✅️Is this familiar for this time of day? That short pause builds awareness. And awareness, NOT WILLPOWER, is what creates choice. ➡️Why this works: When you stop treating cravings like emergencies and start seeing them as information, they lose a lot of their power. You do NOT have to win the moment. You just have to SEE it. How my community helps: Inside Fit Women 50+, we practice spotting these patterns before they turn into autopilot eating or skipped movement. Especially for women 50+, this clarity-first approach makes habits feel calmer, lighter, and far more sustainable. 🌟If this tip resonated, you’d feel right at home. 👉 Join us here: Fit Women 50+

Ever feel like your child shifts moods so fast it gives you whiplash? They’re happy. Playing. Laughing. And then suddenly… tears, anger, shutdown, or explosive behaviour. And you’re left thinking, “What just happened?” Here’s something most parenting advice never talks about: Sensitive children don’t just experience their own emotions. They also connect with and experience the emotional energy around them. If you’ve had a stressful morning… If school felt overwhelming… If someone nearby was anxious, frustrated, or upset… Your child may be responding to something that isn’t even “theirs.” And because we’ve all been taught that we only feel our own emotions, they automatically assume what they’re experiencing belongs to them - and they attach it to whatever is happening in their world. That’s when the meltdown seems “random.” TODAY’S TIP (start to practice this when it’s not crisis time) As you step in to calm your child, remember: They may have just connected with your emotional state - or someone nearby - and it’s pushed them past their ability to cope. While managing the behaviour, pause and ask yourself: • “Is this emotion actually theirs?” • “Whose energy might they have connected with?” (someone mentioned, looked at, or thought about?) • “Am I truly calm, or did something trigger me - even briefly?” Start by acknowledging their experience. It might be emotional, physical, or even racing thoughts. Even if you’re unsure what’s happening, make a gentle general statement so they feel seen. Then refocus yourself first. Find a calm, centred, loving space within you. Use a memory if needed - a sunset, a pet, a moment that makes everything inside you soften and sigh. Feel the feeling… then let the image go. Now help them reset instead of trying to reason. Simple 2-3 minute reset: • Place your hand gently on their back • Take two slow breaths together • Say softly: “Let’s let go of anything that wasn’t yours today.” • Have them shake their hands or feet and imagine it falling away