The Roughhousing Trigger
A Positive Reframe I have had to work on is the trigger I have when my children are roughhousing and my daughter gives a blood-curdling scream even when she is having fun. I know and believe in the importance of roughhousing (see link below) yet have also suffered the harsh reality of aggression and violence. …
Five Steps To A Positive Reframe and Heal Trauma
We are all doing the best we can with the resources we are aware of or have access to.
Negative Thoughts, Parenting, And The Gift of Rising Again
One day, my son was feeling badly about not living up to his potential. He expressed negative beliefs of “not being good enough, being lazy, stupid, feeling guilty/shame about his choices and behaviors.
A Glimpse Into One Boy’s Emotional Development
When my son was six years old, I had two teachers suggest that my son was “emotionally immature.” Honestly, these complaints were very hard for me to swallow on many levels, especially since I am passionate about emotional intelligence and helping children cope with emotions. I, as respectfully as possible, accepted and validated their comments because, …
Lessons From My Son
I wrote this poem about my parenting journey with my son which has been published in the book, Poetry of Yoga by HawaH.
Teaching Responsibility
When my son was three, he had a small snow globe with Pluto the dog in it.
Healing Song
I have inherited some devastating negative core beliefs that get triggered easily like when anything goes wrong, I instantly feel that It’s all my fault.
Your Bill of Human Rights
You have the right to be you.
You have the right to put yourself first.
My Grandest Positive Reframe
On September 19th, 2007, I gave birth to a beautiful girl named Anais. She had ten fingers, ten toes, and a delicate face.