05/24/2026
Taking time off. A chance to refresh. A chance to recharge. A chance to focus on the most important things in life.
In that spirit, I will be trying out my first Summer Social Media Break (wish me luck!)
Don’t worry though.
I’ve got plenty of resources to support you and your kids over the summer, including:
- Mental Fitness Technique of the Week YouTube Playlist – 90+ ideas to try out! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5c7undf17cZO735JOBCrwhTcvgldLX5
- Seasons 1, 2 & 3 of the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast – 26 Episodes - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast
I will be back on…
August 27th with more Mental Fitness Technique of the Week videos
And
September 1st with the start of Season 4 of the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast.
Have an awesome summer!!!
05/19/2026
Summer is almost here — and while your kiddo is putting in reps on the field or court, are they training the part that can separate them from the rest?
Physical conditioning only gets them so far. The athletes who perform to their potential also train their minds.
Mind of a Champion teaches student athletes these critical skills — focus, confidence, visualization, and how to handle pressure.
Whether it's summer travel leagues or preparing for fall tryouts, the mental game makes the difference. Start building it now.
Learn more at smarthwp.com/mind-of-a-champion
05/03/2026
🎙️ New Episode! Bored Is Beautiful: Nicole Briggs on Screen Limits, Stress Tools, and the Gift of Slowing Down
If you've ever wondered how much screen time is actually okay for your kids — or felt guilty about not keeping them entertained every minute of the day — my friend and wellness coach Nicole Briggs has the answers!
In this episode, she shares:
📵 Her screen time guidelines by age
😴 Why boredom is something to protect, not fix
🧘 Two simple techniques that help even the most resistant kids manage stress
🔋 Her Energy Audit tool — to help you identify what drains you and what fills you up, so you can show up as your best self for the kids in your life
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts to the Season 3 Finale Episode of the Raising Resilient Kids!
04/20/2026
Research in educational psychology shows that even moderate levels of test-related stress can impact student performance by 10-20 percentile points!
This is one of the main reasons why I created the "Stress Less for the Test" program.
This 2-hour, three-section course applies research-based concepts to help students reduce test-related stress and improve performance.
This program is especially helpful for high school students as they prepare for high pressure tests like the ACT, SAT and upcoming AP Exams.
Check out this link to learn more: https://www.smarthwp.com/stress-less-for-the-test-students