What’s Behind the Anger?
Anger, though it may feel intense and hard to handle in the moment, is a normal human emotion. It signals to us that something is not right, and we need to pay attention to it.
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Parental Self-Regulation Helps Kids with Big Feelings
As parents, we have no doubt observed our children (of all ages) experiencing big feelings. Big feelings are bound to happen, and big feelings are tough! I have been thinking about parent mindfulness a lot these days. The act of being mindful of ourselves as caregivers and being aware of what is going on in our bodies helps us be the calm, secure presence our kids need when big feelings come up for them. It is important to know what is going on in our own bodies and care for ourselves to meet the needs of our kids.
It’s Almost Bathing Suit Season! Achieving Body Acceptance
For many years, the “body positivity” movement has been in our public discourse, as an argument against diet culture and its impact on our emotions and economy. Body positivity centers on the message that all bodies are beautiful – inclusive of all sizes, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities.
Practicing Radical Acceptance in Parenting
Practicing Radical Acceptance in Parenting No matter how old your child is, there are likely times when you feel a high level of distress, frustration,
The Diagnosis Debate
Most visits to a medical doctor involve a similar sequence of events; the patient presents their
symptoms and the provider goes through a mental checklist and/or administers a series of tests
until they eventually deduce the reason for the patient’s ailment – a broken bone, an ear
infection, a ruptured appendix, etc.
Spring has Sprung: Time to Help our Kids Re-connect with Nature
Spring has Sprung: Time to Help our Kids Re-connect with Nature During the winter season, we all find ourselves confined to indoor activities which often