🌟 Raising the Zodiac: Astrology as a Compassionate Guide for Parents: Insights from Mary English Featuring Maria R. Riegger

Leading astrologer Mary English, with over 25 years of professional experience, has just published a heart-centered article in the International Journal of the Astrological Association of Great Britain that explores how astrology can support parents in understanding and nurturing their children’s unique energies. Her piece, Raising the Zodiac — How Astrology Can Help Parents Care […]
Why Is My Gemini Tween So Picky? 10 Smart Ways to Handle Gemini Mood Swings

If you’re raising a Gemini middle schooler, you already know they can be brilliant one moment and baffling the next. One week they’re obsessed with anime; the next, they “don’t like it anymore.” Yesterday’s favorite meal is suddenly “disgusting.” This is not straight-out rebellion, although it certainly feels like it. It’s partly the growing need […]
Book Review: Essential Life Lessons in The Enlightened Passenger

I am thrilled to announce the publication of The Enlightened Passenger, written by my friend and fellow author and speaker, Corey Poirier. Corey has been a Tedx speaker FOUR TIMES and is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon and B&N best-selling author! Corey’s book has already been endorsed by Neale Donald Walsch, Lisa Nichols, […]
Talking about self-worth and advocating for your kids on the Sacred Rebellion podcast
Many thanks to Lora Solomon and Kim Andryc from the Sacred Rebellion podcast for having me on the show! On this episode we discuss: How astrology can help you in understanding yourself as well as your interactions with the world and those around you. Building connections with your children and strengthening that relationship through the […]
LAUNCH DAY: Midnight Lasagna and Other Stories, a collection of family-centered, holiday-themed short stories
Today is RELEASE DAY for my latest book, Midnight Lasagna and Other Stories, a collection of Christmas-themed, family-friendly short stories. *What does lasagna taste like after midnight? *What happens when a mime attacks? *What does it feel like to not keep up with the Joneses? *Can a brother and sister find common ground through video […]
Romance Readers: Love Kissed Book Bargains Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
Over the next week I’m participating in Love Kissed Book Bargains’ Grow Team Giveaway. Love reading & reviewing? Like finding new authors? Want to join a review team/street team? We have romance authors of varying genres who would love to find new readers! Why join a team? (Or lots of teams?) There are so many […]
Monday Flash Fiction: Dirty Dishes
Photo by James Wheeler on Unsplash Dirty Dishes I won’t remember dirty dishes and piles of laundry, Or dust bunnies lurking in dark corners, Or fingerprints on a window. Or a stray sock on the bathroom floor. I don’t care too much about a cheap broken glass, That slipped through your small fingers During your first attempts at […]
Conversations with my Millennial Sister: Happy New Year/Be Yourself
January 4, 2016 – Alexandria, VA First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! This year, surround yourself with people who love you and who care about you. And also, be yourself; life is too short to do otherwise. Air guitar in public (if that’s your thing). Daydream. Take time to enjoy the moment you’re […]
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Oppositional research
Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2015 This text conversation is funny, but it also highlights a trend I have found to be troubling. In these current times of relentless campaigning, photos opportunities, and “gotcha” moments, opposition research, or “oppo,” is everything. Oppo is done on every level from local campaigns to national. Of course, the […]
How To Survive First Contact With An INTJ
On the Amtrak somewhere in Maryland, July 30, 2015 – Enjoy this thoughtful post from fellow author and INTJ Yawatta Hosby!