Belly breathing involves breathing in deeply through the nose and breathing out through the mouth so the lungs fill with air and the diaphragm contracts.
Stress, Self-Care & Your Kids
Practicing self care as a family supports the relational bond and is a constructive way to model healthy and effective skills to manage future stressors.
Steps to Better Understand Your Child – Part 3
If a child doesn’t have their four basic needs met, they may be less likely to appropriately respond to their environment, resulting in negative behavior.
Stress and The Ever-Changing New Normal
The stress of collective grief, uncertain dangers, and ever-changing circumstances can cause not only mental health issues, but physical symptoms as well.
Apps for Incorporating Mindfulness
Exercises like guided meditation can help to train your mind to engage with mindfulness more naturally.
5 Ways to Integrate Silence Into Your Daily Routine
The hustle and bustle of our everyday world does not allow for much silence. Whether we are engaged in a conversation, listening to the radio or watching television, or hearing the hum of background noise in a crowded place, it is rare for us to find time in our day … Read More
Organize Your Life, Find Your Joy?
Does It Bring You Joy? Why have we become so obsessed with organization? “Who hasn’t heard about Marie Kondo?” my friend asked. Well, I was embarrassed to say I hadn’t. But after doing a quick Google search and another on YouTube, I began to understand the popularity of this movement. … Read More
New School Year, New Responsibilities
“Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.” Booker T. Washington The summer is coming to an end, and that can only mean one thing… it’s time to head back to school! There are many pros … Read More
Ease the Back to School Butterflies
As summer comes to an end, you may notice your kids asking more questions about going back to school. The start of a new school year may also bring on a case of butterflies about all the upcoming changes. Kids may feel worried about having a new teacher, finding friends … Read More
