Seven Ways to be Present
If I had to choose a word specific to my relationships it would be PRESENCE. I want to be present in the here and now as much as I can be for myself, my partner, my children, my family and my friends. Let’s take a...
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What our kids really need for school
As I navigate the crowded aisles of shiny new school supplies, I ponder the question: How do I prepare my child’s brain, mind and body for a successful school year? What are the “school supplies” my children really need? It all goes back to understanding...
How Avoid the Daylight Savings Disaster
Parents, Daylight Savings Time ends soon (2:00AM on November 1 st ) and if you already do not have your ninja skills ready here are some helpful tips: If possible, start preparing two weeks in advance. Try putting your kid(s) to bed later in 15-minute...
Helping our Children Self-Regulate
The meltdown. You’ve experienced it before: you’re in the middle of Target and your child just decided that she MUST have the newest “Beanie Boo” (OK, maybe that part is just me) and when I put it back on the shelf, she suddenly goes into...