This will be a brief post. Sometimes the holidays feels like it’s “all the things – all at once” and overwhelming at times. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed this or not, but there are SO many choices and therefore decisions to make, so I want to offer a simple gift to you this […]
Thinking of Emotions as Signals: Understanding Hard Emotions
As Autumn approaches and the busy days of summer vacations and activities come to a halt, we have natural opportunities to slow down and listen to the signals that arise in our daily lives. These signals include what emotions we’re experiencing and how they’re manifesting in our bodies. Many of us don’t often think about […]
Taking the Pressure Off Summer… and Yourself!
Here we are halfway through June and rapidly approaching the official start of summer, but let’s be honest, many of us kicked off summer that last weekend in May. The weather is warm, pools are open, school is out, and the pressure is on to soak it all up and make and cross off every […]
Mom Brain: Why Do I Put My Keys in the Freezer And Call My Kid by the Dog’s Name?! Why Is This Happening and What Can I Do About It?
Mom Brain is a popular term these days. It seems to explain the all-encompassing nature of being a parent or primary caregiver where one’s brain is working in overdrive taking care of children and finding our way in this world, and because of this we can become overwhelmed and forgetful. We sometimes can’t remember what […]