They used to say, “Curiosity killed the cat.” I don’t really understand that concept since I think curiosity is one of the most powerful forces we have within us. What does it mean to be curious? For me, it is all about approaching something or someone without a preconceived judgment. When you are curious, you…
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Many times, as parents, we strive to be perfect. What does perfect even look like, anyway? We are all unique individuals who are perfectly imperfect. When we are in a place of acceptance of who we are and where we are in life, imagine the impact that has on our children? In the past, many…
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Recently I noticed that I was getting annoyed and heated up inside by the amount of screen usage in my home. During mealtime, we do not use screens. That has always been a time of connection, conversation, and sharing. What was really most upsetting to me was that during the hour or thirty minutes that…
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These last few months, I have noticed my 85-year-old mom not only creating busyness but always sounding busy. Are you familiar with that idea? When I call her, the sound in her voice is exasperated and almost annoyed at the phone ringing and the interruption of whatever she is in the middle of. Knowing my…
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A few years ago, I spoke with some students enrolled in a high school AP Psychology class about parenting, including the work that I do. We spoke about my parent coaching practice and how I help parents with everyday challenges with their children. One of the major topics that parents bring to my sessions with…
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Creating Comforting Connections What does that word connection even mean? The simple definition is that connection is a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked with something else, joining two or more things together. Recently, I went to a dinner that was all about bringing the community together in a connected manner.…
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Learning Self-Compassion Is Essential Often times, I have people contacting me asking for guidance and support. I take this as an opportunity to show compassion and kindness. I am a person who has a bleeding heart. I care for others in such a way that sometimes I have to protect myself, and not over-give. As…
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Releasing the shackles that bind us. When I was young, I can remember never wanting to stand up in front of people. I did not want to be the center of attention. However, I did want attention and validation. I wanted to be seen, heard and appreciated but not because I was standing in front…
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I trust the universe. I have been sick and indoors for 11 days straight now. Normally that would drive me stir crazy. When it snows and I am stuck inside for a day or two, I feel like the walls are closing in on me. Not this time. Not with this flu. I felt like…
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