Today is LGBTQ Awareness and Celebration Day. Liz Dyer and Sarah Cunningham, founders of Real Mama Bears and Free Mom Hugs respectively, share some important do’s and don’ts when the children and youth in our lives trust us enough to
A good match?
I hope you all are doing okay as the impact of the coronavirus has become real in our day to day lives. Many families are in either self-imposed or mandated quarantine! I don’t know about you, but my email and
Nourish Your Nervous System
As the unpredictability in the world and the “stay at home” period is expanding around the world, it seems to be getting a bit more challenging for many of us to stay grounded. This interview with Dr. Porges, creator of
What does Safe, Healthy and Sane Look Like for You?
As the reality of COVID-19 changes our world, I’ve received so many emails, texts, and calls about how to cope. My mantra has been: Stay safe, stay healthy and stay sane. Stay safe Unless you are in an essential job,
Screentime: Good or Bad
Screen time, good or bad? As the battle for and against screen time continues to rage… I’m continually surprised that people are willing to settle for simplistic answers instead of asking mindful questions. When people ask me what do you
Happy Lunar New Year
Celebrating a variety of holidays opens our children and ourselves to a broader appreciation of the many cultures around us. “Happy New Year” was recently heard in many parts of the world, where the Gregorian calendar year of 2020 has
Which learning aids fit in your pocket?
Every year, around this time, I receive calls and emails from parents about helping their children. Often the calls are requesting help in math or reading to “catch up” because their child is behind. As I was looking through some
Racism & Discrimination
n communities all over the United States and around the world, there will be many celebrations and activities commemorating the life and work of Martin Luther King and his impact on civil rights. If you’d like to deepen your learning
Resolutions or Intentions?
Do you make New Year Resolutions or Set New Year Intentions? Often as the New Year rolls around, we make bold New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of creating a massive shift in our life. Sometimes that works; however, more
Kwanza
Another December holiday celebrated with the lighting of candles and reflection over many days is Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a 7-day pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture with these 7 principles: Umoja (Unity)| Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)| Ujima (Collective Work and