Posts tagged: Breath

Some days are just yucky. Things happen that children can’t control and don’t like. They might be little things,…

Daniel* wasn’t having much success lighting his campfire. Everything seemed stacked against him: too much wind, a…

For children, Valentine’s Day is more about friendship than romance. They’re generally eager to exchange valentine…

Avatar: The Way of Water continues the story of Jake, Neytiri, and their children. For many years, they have lived…

The winter months can be hard. Short days and long nights leave us longing for more sunlight. Cold temperatures chill…

As a parent, I used to be suspicious of silence. If I wasn’t hearing sounds from the next room, I would wonder what…

With her latest album sweeping the top 10 slots on Billboard’s Top 100 - a first for any artist - Taylor Swift is…

It’s the usual afterschool chaos in my house. Classic rock plays loudly and all three kids are gyrating in an…

One of my children goes quiet when she’s anxious. Another talks incessantly and blows up when he gets overwhelmed.…

When my middle child was in third grade, she was very anxious about taking tests. Her stomach would hurt and she would…

Stress and anxiety are common occurrences in contemporary family life. Parents and children have a lot to do each day,…

I keep returning to yoga practice in my adult life. It provides me with a space to be present in my body and helps me…

When my children were little and dealing with sibling arguments, I taught them a quick mindfulness practice to help…

Learning to be attentive to the spiritual aspects of life takes time and practice. From the time we are preschoolers,…