The "Momnificent" Blog

Social psychologist and Harvard University professor, Ellen Langer, Ph.D. Dr. Langer is the author of 11 books including Mindfulness: The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist:...

I’m so EXCITED! I’m bringing guests from my podcast (Momnificent) to host a free, live, virtual Mental Health Summit! May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

The National Institute of...

In our busy lives, it’s hard to stop and take a breath and just let things go. Dr. Darlene Mininni is joining me today to tackle the problem of stress and anxiety. Darlene is the author of...

Gina conducts ADD education and advocacy programs at colleges and universities, high schools and in the community, and has trained educators and youth program administrators on supporting children...

Do you ever try to stop a bad habit or improve something like exercise more and no matter how hard you try, you find it’s hard to stick with it? Well, this week’s guest has an app for...

Today, it is estimated that more than half of all Americans either have been or will be included in a blended family during their lifetime.

40% of the married couples with children in the U.S....

But what happens when you start to lose hope? This week’s guest, Margaret Dulaney, founder of the popular spiritual spoken word site and podcast, “Listen Well.”

In her latest...

"I don't have time for that" is what I  hear people say when I mention self-care.

And...to be honest, it's hard for me to make it a priority. It's hard for me to feel like it's okay to take...

What do you do when your teen doesn’t talk to you?

Shahin Najak is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Coach for parents, teachers and caregivers.   Her passion lies in supporting adults...

Dr. Hal Urban was a high school teacher for 35 years and is the author of eight books – all with an emphasis on good character. His first book, Life’s Greatest Lessons, was selected by...