Deck the Halls with Mental Well-Being
Managing Our Own Seasonal Stress Just Might Be the Greatest Gift of All My son burst into tears as his friends waited at our door to play. He had fallen up our stairs and gashed his shin on the metal...
View ArticleMeet My New Friends, Adam and Wuf Shanti – A Focus on Mindfulness
Interview with Adam Avin and his dog, Wuf Shanti I have been so inspired by getting to know Adam Avin, fourteen-year-old founder of Wuf Shanti. At twelve years of age, Adam drew a dog character with a...
View ArticleBringing Gratitude to Thanksgiving
“I have amazing friends,” “I am grateful for our home and our community,” and “Grateful for E and Dad’s day in nature.” These were some of my son’s reflections that showed up in our Thanksgiving tree...
View ArticleThe Birth Stories of Two Parents
Our lives are forever changed by the birth of a baby. That event or more accurately, process also signifies the birth of a parent. For every new parent, it’s a completely unique experience. But...
View ArticleOn National PTA Blog…“Element of a Confident Parent — Looking for the Good!”
Nagging Not Changing Behaviors with your Kids? Instead, Try This… The article begins… Though the sunshine sparkles through the yellow leaves during these beautiful Fall days, there is less light in...
View ArticleMoments for Movement and Mindfulness this Holiday Season
Guest Post by Shira Ackerman, Director of Education and Research for GoNoodle With Thanksgiving approaching and the holiday season coming soon after, we at GoNoodle know that many parents and teachers...
View ArticleCheck Out New Parent-KId Activities From Making Caring Common
Many parents and caregivers are spending more time with their kids these days. Wouldn’t it be nice to try a new family activity and receive a gift card while you’re at it? Our friends at Harvard’s...
View ArticleCounting the Blessings of Our Children
Reflecting on the Best in Our Children this Thanksgiving As we begin our break for the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reflecting on how I might bring more gratitude into my life and my family’s life. I...
View ArticleGenerating Gratitude for our Children and Teens this Season
As we look forward to our break for the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reflecting on how I might bring more gratitude into my life and my family’s life. My last responsibility before time off will be...
View ArticleRecognizing the Winter Solstice
So the shortest day came, and the year died,And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white worldCame people singing, dancing,To drive the dark away.They lighted candles in the winter trees;They...
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