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why change?
"Change isn't always a bad thing; it’s often a chance for growth and new opportunities. Embrace change as a pathway to fresh...
Kimberly Francis
Jan 10
Finding the Holiday Spirit When Your Own Spirit Feels Dim
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and festivity, but for many, it can also be a period of emotional struggle. If...
Michele Chesneau
Dec 11, 2024
Your Future
"The future holds endless possibilities and opportunities, shaped by the choices we make today. Embracing it with hope and courage can...
Michele Chesneau
Nov 9, 2024
Moving Forward: Embracing the Future and Letting Go of the Past
In the journey of life, one of the most empowering decisions you can make is to focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on the past....
Michele Chesneau
Oct 11, 2024
Why People Need Mediation in Their Lives: Navigating Conflict with Confidence
Conflicts are an inevitable part of life, whether they arise in personal relationships, workplaces, or legal matters. When handled...
Michele Chesneau
Aug 20, 2024
Positivity
"Positivity is the practice of focusing on the good in any situation, which can transform challenges into opportunities and inspire a...
Michele Chesneau
Aug 20, 2024
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ―Theodore Roosevelt.
Believe you can and you're halfway there - Theodore Roosevelt
Michele Chesneau
May 15, 2023
Strength
You Never Know How Strong You Are Until Being Strong Is The Only Choice You Have.
Michele Chesneau
Sep 16, 2022
Spring has Sprung and Summer is Headed your way!
That can mean many different things for each of us. It can mean new adventures, new goals or a new attitude. Wake up each day and notice...
Kimberly Francis
May 30, 2022
Take your kids hiking, you’ll be amazed what you learn!
Hiking with your kids can be FUN! It can also be a wonderful opportunity to listen and LEARN! If you are not a big hiking family, it can...
Michele Chesneau
Apr 15, 2022
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation?
Sometimes disputes leave us no choice but to take the other party to court. Thankfully courts have begun to recognize the importance and...
Michele Chesneau
Feb 15, 2022
It’s A New Year!
When I think back on New Year’s Day; I realize that my resolutions have always remained the same. I vow to work out, eat better, save...
Kimberly Francis
Jan 7, 2022
Count Your Blessings - Thank you - Give Thanks - God Bless you
These are common phrases that we have heard and said many times. But I bet many of these simple expressions are really never heard. Words...
Kimberly Francis
Nov 24, 2021
THANKSGIVING
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Explain your celebration to your children; the original story of the fall harvest celebration that...
Michele Chesneau
Nov 11, 2021
The 8 Rules
Let’s play fair! Isn’t that what is expected of all of us? To play fair. So what’s the definition of fair? Fair is to act in accordance...
Kimberly Francis
Aug 2, 2021
10 permission slips to give yourself every day.
1. Rest when you need to. If you are tired, give yourself permission to relax, take a nap or free your mind before bedtime. The laundry,...
Michele Chesneau
Jun 4, 2021
Kill them with Kindness…
Perhaps that is not the best wording to use; but an act of kindness can go a long way! When I look around, there seems to be a lot fewer...
Kimberly Francis
May 7, 2021
How do you communicate after a separation?
Maintaining open and respectful communication is often difficult, especially if you have struggled for years to communicate effectively...
Michele Chesneau
Apr 3, 2021
“Are you listening to me?”
Hearing is a natural sense that allows you to detect sound. Listening is when you make the effort to pay attention to someone’s words and...
Michele Chesneau
Mar 9, 2021
Are You Making Your Marriage a Priority?
There are a million distractions: your children, your job, the house; the last thing we tend to prioritize is our partner. Take time each...
Michele Chesneau
Feb 13, 2021
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