Reframing “Doing Nothing”

Reframing “Doing Nothing”

I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately with folks about how guilty they feel about “doingnothing” during this time of quarantine. My clients talk in depth about how “lazy” or “useless”they feel and how much shame they hold about feeling this way. Whenever I...
One, Two, Three…Breathe

One, Two, Three…Breathe

What if we could parent from a place of presence, every moment?  What if we could meet our children exactly where they are at, letting go of that voice that reminds us of all the other times we have had this same power struggle with our child, experienced this...
A Book Worth Reading

A Book Worth Reading

In practice I always strive to foster a safe space for children and youth to be seen and heard. I find that when I am able to enter their worlds, that is, to see the world from their perspective I am better able to empathize and connect with them. Children often...
ADHD In The Time Of Covid

ADHD In The Time Of Covid

As someone with ADHD, I wanted to talk a bit about how hard it is to navigate ADHD during this pandemic. I thrive on routine, and everything about my daily routines is different now.  I’m not sure about my other ADHD folks, or parents who might notice this in...
A Smell Is Worth A Thousand Words

A Smell Is Worth A Thousand Words

Have you ever walked into a room and the scent you smelled instantly took you back to a memory, and whether you fully remembered the memory or not, it left you with some feelings?For me, the smell of Jasmine Blossom takes me right back to preschool – I can’t tell you...