Victims, Bullies or Response-able?
I first wrote this blog in 2010 and sadly, more and more tragedies are on the front page…
A Metamorphosis From ‘A Rag’ To ‘Mother’
I dreamed of being a mother since I was little. I was the go-to babysitter for my 11 older cousins, five older siblings, and our community.
Go With The Flow
This book gives concrete and simple examples of how to talk to your children about profound spiritual lessons. The Seven Spiritual Laws cited in the book are:
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.
Negative Effects of Toxic Stress
All negativity comes from a state of stress within our central nervous system.
“Only Love Today” and Comfort Zone
I started reading “Only Love Today” by Rachel Macy Stafford”. It is an absolutely amazing book. So much so, as I was reading it, I found myself repeatedly saying, “Yes!” “I know!” “I do that.”
I Have Something Magical I Want to Share
When someone shares something of value with you, and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.
Rethinking the Easter Bunny
I had realized all this holiday hullaballoo was a ploy to get us to buy stuff and it hurt me to play the part.
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.