Marriage and Kids When You Both Work

Marriage and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. Most of us dreamed about having this far back into our own childhoods. Whenever we would think about our futures or what being a “grown-up” would look like in our own lives, it usually included marriage and children. These were happy dreams that we had, […]
Are You Happy?

Are you happy? Does everyone around you seem happy – but you are constantly stressed, overwhelmed and in a funk? If you are a parent, especially if you are a single parent, work outside of the home, or have a child with special needs, chances are you haven’t had time to think about this for […]
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

Parenting is the toughest job in the world – and also the most important. Unfortunately, the doctor didn’t send any of us home with a manual when we left the hospital with our infant. Most moms rely on friends and family for their best parenting advice – although none of those people are usually trained, […]
5 Secret Ingredients for Successful Parenting

Are you giving everything you have to be a successful parent? Do you feel like you have tried everything but your kids still misbehave and you are a completely stressed out parent? Effective parenting is like baking – if one key ingredient is left out, the cookies are not going to come out right. You […]
Kate Raidt Live on ABC Morning Show

Many thanks to KVUE Austin, Melissa Gale and Paul Karshens for inviting me to join their newscast to talk about work/life balance and parenting. How they are able to be so perky and polished at the crack of dawn is beyond my belief!