Happy Thanksgiving!
The very fact that you are reading this blog post tells me you are conscious about your parenting. I believe one of the noblest things we parents can do for this planet is to raise children who feel seen, known, and loved. I want to thank you from my heart for the thought […]
Ugh…I just need a break!
Do you want to guess how many unused spa gift certificates I have laying around somewhere? Most days, it’s just unrealistic to slip away for a half-day or more. But, hey, I’d be happy to go to the bathroom uninterrupted.
Sometimes we’ve gotta call BS on ourselves
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From Fear to Love
…and then COVID hit. My much-anticipated vacations got scrapped. My kids experienced so much loss when schools closed. The pandemic canceled proms and graduation. Gatherings weren’t allowed. My work went online and my parenting classes were postponed…
Who is teaching who?
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A Helpful Tip from My Therapist
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] December is probably THE BIGGEST MONTH for parental stress and over-doing it. But this business of raising children is a marathon, not a sprint. What if you can create traditions that are fun AND calming? What if keeping yourself in […]
Is Balance in December Possible?
One of the FAQ’s I’m being asked these days is about how to stay in balance. December is always intense for those of us who set ourselves up with endless expectations related to the holiday season. Confession: I am one of those. I do it out of ❤️ for my peeps and my own love […]
The Empty Chair – Thanksgiving 2020
Thanksgiving 2020. I have to inhale. Pause. Exhale. So much to be grateful for. So much to grieve. This year as my kids gather, I have a deeper, more profound sense of gratitude than ever before that we and our loved ones are healthy and, frankly, alive. But also more than ever before, I have a profound sense of […]
Seeking Common Ground
During the stress of today’s election, I think back to when I was a young social worker who co-founded a non-profit called Seeking Common Ground. Teenage girls came together from a wide range of religions, socio-economic statuses, races and nationalities. These girls were from “opposite sides of the tracks” in Denver and opposite sides of the […]