Parenting

Parents: Are You Losing Your Identity During Lockdown?

Ever since the pandemic hit and lockdown started, I’ve kept in touch with friends at... >>

Facing Into the Rough Winds of a Challenging Time

For a sapling to emerge as a stable and sturdy tree, it establishes a deep... >>

Parenting During Times of Stress

With more schools and offices closing each day due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most parents... >>

Is This More Than the Baby Blues?

I have yet to meet a mother, or any parent for that matter, who has... >>

Skiing – A Metaphor for Emotional Regulation

When we enter the world, we transition from an insulated environment to one that is... >>

How Do Adverse Childhood Events Impact Us?

…And can positive childhood events provide protection? In the 1980s, Dr. Vincent Felitti, a physician... >>

Mr. Rogers is Right: Secure Attachment Allows for Growth After Trauma

Childhood is a critical time for discovering and enhancing the secure attachment ideally built in... >>

The Myth of a Perfect Mother

This Mother’s Day was the 40th one that I have celebrated as a mother. And... >>

What Kids Really Need from Their Parents

Being a parent comes with a lot of pressure to do right by our kids.... >>

5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids

 “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum A lot of... >>