As each new day passes by, many parents are experiencing significant emotions themselves and seeing them simultaneously within their children. Many of my clients ask me about the anxiety they are beginning to see come to light within their children. Anxiety rates among children have been on the incline. The CDC reports that “7.1% of…
What happens to you when you sense the emotion of overwhelm at your door? Do you answer the door and let it in, or do you speak to overwhelm? For me, I have had a few days in which I noticed overwhelm came knocking on my door. I try so hard not to answer the…
As we navigate these unprecedented times, it seems that now is the time to teach and guide our children more than ever. As parents, our days have become consumed with managing our households, balancing our own work with teaching our children, and talking to our families appropriately about what is going on, while also needing…
Oftentimes we feel like we need to put on a good face, but what purpose does that really serve? Do we do this to make others more comfortable? How does that serve us? Well, it really doesn’t. The other day I was full of emotion. I honestly did not care what anyone else thought. I…
Have you ever felt unworthy, unloved, or not enough? These are common themes that many of my clients, whether in their past or present, experience. These omnipotent emotions often are extremely painful. I, too, have experienced these sentiments myself, so I am well aware of how these feelings can show up in our lives and…
Our children need a secure place to share what they are feeling, experiencing and thinking, especially now! What does that look like for you and your family? How are you deepening connections with your children, in a safe space filled with compassion and openness? In order to ensure this space exists, we as parents need…
In life we often say to ourselves or to others, “what if…” There are a thousand what if statements that cross our minds every day. Perhaps we don’t say them out loud but the thoughts surely are there. Have you noticed this? Do your what if statements stem from a place of concern, worry or…
I’ll never get lost again. In relationships, marriage, motherhood, or as a business owner it is quite easy to lose yourself. Finding one’s true self definitely helps us stay in alignment with who and what we are about. When we learn to follow our inner compass all of our actions echo our true identity. In…
Why do we feel like we were living in more certain times during 2019? Was it because the world was open, we could mingle and socialize, go to restaurants, stores, and travel freely without thought? Was it because we felt like we had autonomy over our lives? Life is full of uncertainty – the art…
You are a beautiful individual with so much to offer the world. As you move through your day, take notice of what you are enjoying. What school subject speaks to you? What toys do you like to play with? What extracurricular activities call your spirit? We are all individuals put on this earth to grow…
