Though it seems like every year there is progress in reducing stigma around mental health, the NRA spokeswoman’s harsh language is an example of how blatant stigma still exists.
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Do you ever feel like your head might explode because you have too many thoughts and worries spinning around in there?
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Is there something small that helps ground you? You don’t have to be superstitious to have a touchstone.
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Do you ever feel isolated, like you’re the only one whose child has challenges?
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Part of simple self-care is feeding your body well, so you have the strength to sustain long days (and endure some extra stress).
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Mindfulness is getting so much exposure right now, you might be tired of hearing about it. But I hope all the talk makes you curious instead.
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Whether you believe that a vision board can manifest your dreams or not, just looking at images that inspire you can be powerful.
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Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day I’m seeing a lot of hearts, so I decided it was the perfect time to talk about a powerful kind of meditation called Loving-Kindness.
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Some people have asked to know more about how I got so passionate about parental stress relief. Here’s the story…
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We do everything we can to help our kids. That’s unconditional love. But sometimes we try so hard, we no longer feel like ourselves.
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A shiatsu practitioner once asked me if I ever feel my feet. As I reflected, I realized how rarely I took the time to even notice them.
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Science shows that the real reason we fail is not for lack of trying, but because it’s super hard to change big habits.
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One of the best presents I ever received was a pile of rocks. Let me explain.
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Many of us feel pressure to maintain traditions, but sometimes those activities don’t work for our kids.
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Matcha might be all the rage right now, but don’t miss out just to resist a fad.
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“You should really take care of yourself…” “Put your own oxygen mask on first…” We hear advice like this all the time, but many of us choose to dismiss it, or cringe, or rebel.
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Forest bathing isn’t as exotic as it sounds, but its health benefits are compelling.
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It turns out this coping skill is called Radical Acceptance, and it’s used (in slightly different ways) in both the practice of mindfulness (for you Buddhists) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy or “DBT” (for you scientists).
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For some of us whose kids need extra support, or have a hard time with transitions, this time of year isn’t so simple.
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Of course we wouldn’t choose to starve that extra kid, but why then do parents like us so often choose to neglect ourselves – in one way or another – without thinking twice?
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