Photo by Tina Woods, Publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine, NYC edition Almost a month after Hurricane Sandy, many on the East Coast are continuing to feel the effects. Relief efforts are in full swing and families are trying to piece their lives back together. As Thanksgiving is soon upon us, Sandy is a reminder of …
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” ~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh 1. Use a Gratitude Journal. Help your child focus on the positive by stating something good or something they are grateful for each day. They can write, draw, or scrapbook in …
There are no words for what happened today. My heart and entire being is beyond sad for the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My tears have not stopped for the innocent souls – the beautiful children that walked into school this morning probably talking about their Elf on the Shelf, what Santa …
How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy in the News I am saddened to have to post this today. It seems in the past twelve months I’ve posted something similar too much. It’s overwhelming. I’ve already spoken to parents who are saying, “Parenting feels so difficult today. How do I explain this?” Parenting is …
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When I was twelve I attended a holiday service with my mother. We were shown a large white poster board with a black dot in the center and were asked, “What do you see?” At twelve, not too happy to be there on a Saturday afternoon, I remember thinking this was a silly question. ” …
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I was recently asked to make a list of ways to help kids with back to school anxiety, which I will share with you – but not today. Tomorrow is August first. If you live in the Northeast kids begin to head back to school beginning of September or the end of August (grimace). You …
It’s easy to get pulled into the everyday routines of caring for your kids or others, focusing on work and deadlines – the last thing you think to do is care for yourself. When you take care of yourself, you take care of your family – something I call filling your family’s cup. By doing …
Do you feel irritable, anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or down? Then your cup is probably too full. Our cup – daily stress level – begins to fill each day with little drops – the drops can be physical, emotional, or mental. Physical drops may be the morning tantrum from your two year old because you didn’t …
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“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa Growing up as a young child, each Valentine’s Day my father brought home a large bouquet of flowers, box of chocolates, and usually a gift for my mother. My sister and I would receive smaller bouquets of flowers, …
Daylight lingers longer, evenings are warmer, and the kids are ready to play. Here are a few budget friendly summer activities for your family. 1. Say cheese! Grab your cameras, phones, or purchase a throw away camera. Take an adventure through your neighborhood or go to a nearby park or walking path. Everyone photographs their …
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