Compassion fatigue or caregiver burnout is on the rise. Over the pandemic I have seen many parents and families experience this with a family member going through mental health crises, behavior problems, school problems and relationship problems with their peers. What is caregiver burnout? I get asked this question a lot. Caregiver burnout or compassion […]
Sitting in the mud…
Today is the first full day of Spring and if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to long stretches of sunny weather and the scent of growing grass and spring flowers in the air. However, this past rainy Saturday gave me pause about appreciating the not so nice weather. I gave myself permission to rest, […]
Experience the Emotion, Don’t Become Hooked on a Feeling
2,000 years ago, Plato wrote, “All learning has an emotional base,” and since then scientists, educators, and philosophers have worked to prove or disprove the importance of feelings. The common thought has been for years that, “Emotions are in the way; they keep us from making good decisions, and they keep us from focusing.” More […]
Children and the Mental Health Benefits of Reading (Part 2)
Last week we identified the mental health benefits of reading for children. This week, we will discuss how to foster a love of reading in your children beginning at a young age. Let’s break it down into five easy steps. The New York Times article, “How to Raise a Reader” identifies a simple and important […]
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