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.”
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.
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.
Getting On The Same Page
It has taken great effort and positive intentions to heal past wounds, un-learn negative conditioning, rewrite narratives, and resolve many, many conflicts.
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.
Children Are Sages
After observing and working with hundreds of children as well as having my own, I have discovered:
The Halloween Dread Reframe
Every Halloween, my son wants to make his own costume. The therapist and educator in me absolutely love his initiative