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The Book That Broke Me
Quotes, lyrics, and the various forms in which words present themselves have always been healing tools for me.
The Important Purpose of Anger
As much as I try to distance myself from the news, this week was unavoidable. I’ve noticed when I experience bad news, I let anger hold me for a minute and then I get scared.
But this week, I want to talk about how it’s time to rage.
The Best Way to Fight Climate Change
I say all of this because climate change action requires each of us to show up as our authentic selves. It requires us to be living by our values, stay open to connection and have the space to notice opportunities to do something.
What Are We Doing Wrong?
Preventative mental health care is essential. As a practice, we have known that for years, and thus why we have developed tools and systems to get ahead of the problem in children so that mild anxiety, depression, and risk factors do not develop into more extreme and intense disorders later in life.
Social Anxiety in Adults (It's More Common Than You Think)
Turns out, social anxiety in adults is on the rise. Maybe we just didn’t have the words for it before, but if you too are feeling extra nervous, avoidant, and in your head facing social situations: you are not alone.
Whose Side is My Kid’s Therapist On?
We know that all kids are facing uniquely challenging times too, with more rational fears of systemic violence, comparison, pandemic isolation, disordered eating, and increasing suicide rates.
Making Sense of a Messy World
I wanted to not feel so alone in my fears. I wanted to feel like other people were feeling the same dread, panic, and grief as me. I think this is okay.
The Gifts of Mindfulness and Co-Regulation in Relationships
It’s February. And whether you think Valentine’s Day is a holiday worth celebrating or not, maybe there is an opportunity here in this month to take the time to reflect on how we are showing up in our relationships with our partners.
How to Handle a Long Winter
During the winter, as colder temperatures and icy streets usher me more indoors I find myself having to be much more creative to entertain and satisfy myself
The Beauty of Different
Children especially should not and do not need to make decisions based on historical bias, gendered narratives, or most importantly, what other people may think.
How Do I Find My True Self?
Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are in the absence of your worries, fears, and the stories you tell yourself?
For me, it’s a remembering, unlayering and an ongoing process of returning back to my true self.
How to Gain Body Freedom
How many of you are seeing more ads on social media for intermittent fasting, intuitive dieting (not a thing, btw), and fitness regimens for that beach body? This time of year seems to spur Diet Culture into overdrive and we are all the victims.
How to Be a Good Person
Now, developmentally kids can be mean as they learn boundaries, press against authority, and work to establish emotional regulation skills. But she mentioned that it feels kids are more reactive and therefore less curious, compassionate, and calm.
Why “Never Settle” Isn’t Always Right
Around this time of year, the pressure to change and do more is omnipresent. As New Year goals and Words of the Year make their way around, it can be familiar to want to push yourself to achieve, master, and overcome.
TGIF: My 2022 Resolutions
So for today, I’m sharing with you my 2022 resolutions. Moreso intentions…purposeful and with a good old determination mixed with lots and lots of grace. I hope that they give you some validation and inspiration and that sharing my intentions for 2022 with you will help keep me accountable!
The Spirit of the Holidays
I’ve been stuck on the newsletter this week. In one facet Christmas time is magic, joy, and love… In another, I’m a tired parent of little kids at home, waging a war against Omicron and flying Matchbox cars.
Rising to the Challenges of these Times
In our all-team meeting this week we were talking about kids these days. As a mama of littles, I recognize I feel overwhelming grief for my children’s childhood.
Grieving During the Holidays
Someone once told me that love and loss are two sides of the same coin. And that the grief we experience feels so great and so unique, because the love we had for the person we lost was so immense and so special.
Managing the Worry Monster
I know I am not alone in struggling with all the “what ifs” and “what now?” as things remain unsettled, undetermined, and well, kind of scary.
Why We Self-Sabotoge
One, I’ve committed to moving my body every day. Exercise is a happy drug for me, and science repeatedly supports this argument.