A Breath of Spring

A Breath of Spring

No matter how passionate or committed we may be to something, the fresh breath of Spring makes things feel even more worthwhile. I look forward to the days of puttering around my garden, thinking about my new plans and – just dreaming. Having dreams is a great...

This Summer Has New Opportunities

How is your summer going? What has changed? Are you worried about or challenged by the existing environment? This summer has presented a different scenario for parents. Many parents are trying to work while their children have increased free time. Some worry their...

Parenting: As You Go, They Go

Did you know that the language you use to describe your emotions can actually have an impact on how you feel? This is based on psychological theories that show that when information from your body is made meaningful through language, you begin to feel the related...

Strategies to Relieve Parental Worry

Are you a worrier? To worry is to give way to anxiety or unease; to allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. This can be true for actual or potential issues. I will be the first to admit that I have worried plenty. Sometimes my worries were grounded in...