What Motivates Us?
I have learned that the most gratifying and sustaining form of motivation comes from within, intrinsically. Sadly, much of our world lives off a punitive or reward-based system.
Victims, Bullies or Response-able?
I first wrote this blog in 2010 and sadly, more and more tragedies are on the front page…
Self-Regulation vs Co-Regulation or Both?
Human bodies are amazing and self-regulating. We each have a unique homeostasis that our bodies need to feel balanced and function optimally.
What Energy Are You Emitting as a Parent?
Speaking from personal experience, every time my child would act out, I would automatically have the negative thought of “What is wrong with him/her!?” which very quickly turned to “What is wrong with me!?”
Positive Reframe on Risk-Taking
If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.
Holiday Triggers and Partnerships
Every major holiday like Thanksgiving and Christmas, my body’s impulse is to shut down, disconnect, and cut out all pressure.
The Missing Ingredient to Parenting Challenges
If I have any shred of doubt or ambivalence in myself or my decision, my kids will attack incessantly as they are confident with what they want and can sense my weakness.
Promoting Well-being, Resiliency, and Connection Tips
Human bodies are amazing and self-regulating. We each have unique homeostasis that our bodies need to feel balanced and function optimally.
New Filters To Live By
As human beings, we are constantly absorbing stimulation from all our senses (i.e. sight, touch, smell, taste, sounds, and intuition).
Children Are Sages
After observing and working with hundreds of children as well as having my own, I have discovered: