A short and quick rule of thumb for Moms.
Category: Parenting
A Few Tips on Mindfully Navigating the Holidays
Originally posted November 2016 While the holiday season can be joyous and abundant with excitement and love, it also can be a time of great grief, stress and sadness. What we do not have is hi-lighted in contrast to what we wish we had. Expectations are heightened as we look for how things "should be" … Continue reading A Few Tips on Mindfully Navigating the Holidays
Back to School!
Originally posted August 20, 2016. Back to school time! While I know that some of you are still hanging onto these last few weeks of summer and may even be in denial of the upcoming school year, it is time to start thinking about how to prepare for the change ahead. Right about now I … Continue reading Back to School!
A Note for Teens on their Future
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! YOU ONLY HAVE TO EXPLORE WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN NOW! REPEAT. Often this time of year I have many eighth graders and juniors/seniors in high school come into my … Continue reading A Note for Teens on their Future
Three Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety and stress rates among children are rising. There are many contributing factors to this sad fact, including: Not enough free and recreation time for open play and movement, A cultural hyper-focus on achievement, Over-exposure to media, Modern diet, Lack of sleep, Genetics, Family dynamics and lack of quality time or stress from over-worked parents, Traumatic … Continue reading Three Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Stress and Anxiety
