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The Difference A Decade Makes

December 31, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

I found an old blog posts from Dec 30, 2009, and thought it would be interesting to reflect on the changes from the past decade plus. Join me?

Practical Resources to Help Parents with Common Parenting Struggles for any Age Group

December 15, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Kris, of Parenting with Kris, has shared a wonderful compilation of articles and resources to help parents through all stages of parenting. Which one did you find most helpful?

Fireside Chat with Beth Perry – Why It’s Important to Continuously Evolve

November 9, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

In this fireside chat with Beth Perry, we talk about the importance of allowing ourselves to evolve and change over time. It’s part of our design to improve. When we lean into that and flourish in our ability to create and adapt, inspire and grow, we will live on a new level. Listen in!

Creative Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Outside of Online Lessons

October 13, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Guest blogger Laura Person of Edutude.net shares tips for helping your kids make the most of the current learning structure. These 4 tips can help your kids transform from overwhelmed to excited about distance, hybrid, or virtual learning.

A Young Adult’s Thoughts on Parenting Teens

September 25, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Listening to our children can help us improve our parenting. In this post, I look back at thoughts from my oldest as I prepare to enter the teen years 13 years later with my youngest!

Share Your Moments to Embrace Your Story

September 12, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

We can’t compare our moments to others’ stories. And we can’t leave out our moments if we truly want to inspire others and live a life of purpose and strength. We must share our story without leaving out the moments that made it possible.

Random Thinking: Taking Charge of Your Life

June 30, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Random thoughts based upon a writing I found from three years ago at this time. Walk with me as I think about how I am taking charge today for the next steps in my journey. True “blog” format tonight versus inspiration or thought leadership – just me sharing with you and hoping it helps you know you aren’t alone.