Managing Misbehavior with Conscious Discipline
I’m watching a group of children prepare to act out a spiritual story. One child insists on taking the lead role, and…
MoreI’m watching a group of children prepare to act out a spiritual story. One child insists on taking the lead role, and…
MoreMy family moved when I was a child. For the first 6 months, I refused to call the new house ‘home’. I did not want…
MoreAfter the 9/11 terrorist attack, my four year old asked, “Mommy, were there children on those planes?” I responded…
MoreAs we were preparing to move from one state to another, my four year old fell apart. “Where’s my train, my bunny,…
MoreNumerous studies show that stress is on the rise among children. Some experts suggest that school closures and pandemic…
MoreSome days are just yucky. Things happen that children can’t control and don’t like. They might be little things,…
MoreLockdown (Active Shooter) Drills have become a staple of children’s lives. Schools and organizations build them into…
MoreAnother school shooting, this time in Nashville. Seven people dead (including the shooter) and many more traumatized…
MoreWhen I was a child, I bit my nails. It was a reflexive action whenever I felt stressed or anxious. I don’t really…
MoreMy kindergartener woke in the middle of the night sobbing. We had just learned earlier that her friend’s mom had been…
More“10…9…8…7...6…5…4…3…2…1…Happy New Year!” My family celebrated the start of 2023 with sparkling…
More“How many more days, mom? How many more?” Every December, my kids would be hyper-charged with excitement for the…
MoreHand-me-downs can be a dreaded necessity or longed-for acquisition. I remember being crestfallen when a neighbor passed…
MoreLyle, Lyle Crocodile offers several big songs and dance scenes that will engage and excite young moviegoers. But…
MoreWorking with preschoolers can be a blast! Many are full of curiosity about everything and eager to explore. Even the…
MoreA school terrorized by an active shooter. A classroom of children injured and dead. Teachers killed trying to protect…
MoreSelf-awareness and emotional regulation are spiritual skills that every child needs. Research shows that art activities…
MoreOne of my children goes quiet when she’s anxious. Another talks incessantly and blows up when he gets overwhelmed.…
MoreI do a lot of walking. I sometimes walk from my house to my office two blocks away. I pace while talking on the phone…
MoreMy children loved going for walks when they were little. They would point out flowers, watch a caterpillar inch its way…
MoreWhen my middle child was in third grade, she was very anxious about taking tests. Her stomach would hurt and she would…
MoreJust when we thought it was safe to relax a little, the Omicron variant has swooped in and put pandemic debates in the…
MoreThe last two years have been incredibly difficult. Children, as well as adults, have struggled to find spiritual…
MoreTo Elf or not to Elf? Every December, parents on my social media feeds wrestle with this Christmas conundrum. More than…
MoreStress and anxiety are common occurrences in contemporary family life. Parents and children have a lot to do each day,…
MoreMindfulness practices help children to become more self-aware. When they spend time being present with themselves, they…
More“I forgot my mask” yelled my daughter as she ran home from the bus stop, then back out again, mask in hand. Going…
MoreAs a new school year begins, many organizations are planning to welcome children back to in-person programs. But…
MoreAs children return to in-person gatherings, they may feel anxious and stressed. An art-based mindfulness practice can…
MoreFor many children, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of trauma, grief, and loss. Even if children have come through…
MoreI’ll admit that I have generally thought of hope as an emotional state: an optimistic feeling of possibilities…
MoreThroughout the pandemic, news reports and magazine articles have encouraged us to think deeply about developing mental…
MoreAs new Covid-19 cases decline in the U.S., families are embracing opportunities to reconnect and restart communal…
MoreWhen life gets tough, a spiritual practice that deals with anxiety can make the difference between a whiny child and…
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