Family

'Mom' Worry and Teenagers - Why Faking It Can Be A Good Thing

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Apr 12, 2013

Even though we know we shouldn't, we just can't help ourselves. Is worrying a gene or something us moms acquire during the deepest, darkest hours of the teen years?

Why 2013 Will Be A Different Year For Me

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Jan 6, 2013

Most of us are too hard on ourselves so we don't need a massive list of goals to add to the list. Be aware of the abundance of your life and give yourself credit simply for being you.

An Empty Chair and The Discipline of Hope

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Oct 13, 2012

When one door closes you have to have faith that one more will open. (And don't forget to put a welcome sign out for hope.)

Learning to Launch - College Landing and Mom Still Standing (in Rumson-Fair Haven Patch)

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Jun 19, 2012

Getting your child ready for college is one thing. Being ready for him to leave is another. At this point in your life, learning how to launch takes on a whole new meaning.

A Mother's Day Tale 2012 - Mom Lessons, Crossing the Finish Line and Wishing for One More Lap

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• May 12, 2012

Sometimes, the finish line may come too quick. Don't miss the scenery along the way.

Success Tip for the Day: Take a Cruise Down Memory Lane - "Learn from Your Past to Embrace Your Present" (in Rumson-Fair Haven Patch)

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• May 4, 2012

Many times, we let our past clutter our present. The key is to learn from those teachable moments from days gone by to create a brighter tomorrow.

"Disconnect to Connect" Tip for the Day: Ditch the Technology and Enjoy Some REAL Social Networking (in Rumson-Fair Haven Patch)

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Apr 24, 2012

We have become a society of constantly being preoccupied with the use constant use technology. It's amazing to me how connected and disconnected we are at the same time.

Happiness Tip for the Day: Embrace Your "Ism"

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Apr 10, 2012

Create your own script in life and continue to be your authentic self. Living by any other standard is such a yawn.

Remembering Ginnie – Life Lessons from a Lady (in Rumson-Fair Haven Patch)

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Feb 10, 2012

You never know when a life lesson or two will sneak up on you when you least expect it. For me, I am and will always be grateful to have known Ginnie.

Health

Celebrate the Everyday Heroes in Your Life - It Will Change Your World

• Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
• Jan 16, 2012

Seek out the people in your world that make a difference. You don't have to recreate the wheel to make some positive changes in your life. All you have to do is to open your eyes and listen.