July is Sense of Joy Month! It’s the month my family focuses on the importance of living a happy life, by being a joyful person and by bringing joy to others. I’d like to share an excerpt from my book about happiness:When my son was … Read More »
Mary's Column
Have you ever told your child to "Say thank you," or "Tell your sister you're sorry!" or "Say the magic word?" Most parents have said those words - often over and over. But when our kids say "Thank you," "I'm sorry," or "please" after being prompted, are they really being genuine, or just saying the words? This very question changed mom Mary O'Donohue's life when she realized that teaching kids to say the right words wasn't nearly enough if there was no meaning behind them. So she set out to change that by developing a unique month-by-month system for teaching children values. Now an award winning parenting author, Mary is a mom on a mission to help 21st century parents raise ethical kids.
3 Steps to a Heartfelt Apology
by MARY O’DONOHUE, Leave a Comment
Have you ever been on a playground when your child grabs a toy from another child? What’s the first thing you say? I know what used to come out of my mouth within seconds. “Give that back right now. And say you’re sorry!”But, you know … Read More »
7 Easy Ways to Put Compassion Into Action
by MARY O’DONOHUE, Leave a Comment
Happy May! For my family, that means this is Compassion Month, the time every year when we focus on this incredibly powerful value. In this excerpt from my book, I define what compassion means to me:(My son) asked me what compassion actually is. … Read More »
A Mom on a Mission
by Mary O’Donohue, Leave a Comment
A few years back, I was feeling particularly overwhelmed as a mother. I felt like every minute of my day was jam packed with responsibilities and obligations. You know what I mean – I had to meet an important deadline at work by 1PM yet somehow … Read More »
When You Say “Thank You,” Mean It
by Mary O’Donohue, Leave a Comment
Everyone wants their children to be happy, responsible, and well adjusted, but there's no rulebook to teach parents how to do so--until now. In this book, you'll learn how Mary O'Donohue, a proud mother of two, developed a practical program that … Read More »
