Piano Key Feelings
Do you ever resist difficult emotions? Me too. And so do kids. But resisting our emotions can lead to challenges over time. Kids love the “piano key” metaphor that helps them understand the value of all of their emotions.
The Healing Power of Acceptance
I’m excited to share this article that I wrote for Rick Hanson’s Wise Brain Bulletin on the Healing Power of Acceptance. So needed!
Parenting with Fierce Self-Compassion
I’m excited to share an interview with Dr. Kristin Neff on Fierce Self-Compassion and Parenting (view our interview on Substack or your favorite podcast app).
Teaching Children Self-Compassion
I’m excited to offer an Intro to Teaching Self-Compassion session this Wednesday, January 15, hosted by Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Community! You are all invited to join my intro session for no cost. I
The Subtle Aggression of Self-Improvement
Those of us who are on the journey of growing resilience can sometimes get stuck in what meditation teacher, Bob Sharples calls, “the subtle aggression of self-improvement.” We get so focused in improving ourselves that we forget to enjoy the journey.
The Path to Resilience
Happy New Year! A common New Year’s tradition is to set an intention or resolution for the year. This could be an action that would entail fierce self-compassion (i.e. I am going to take care of my body this year by…), or it could be more centered around tender compassion (e.g. “May I begin to accept myself as I am”).
The Rabbit Listened – The Power of Presence
The winter solstice has passed (hooray!) and for many the holidays are approaching. Happy holidays to those who celebrate! I have some insights to share with you that can help you tap into your greatest gift this season: presence.
What is Your Resilience Animal?
You may have read my previous blogs on the feelings habit animals. Learning about feelings habits and taking the fun feelings habit animal quiz is an excellent first step for helping kids (and grown-ups) be mindful of their feelings’ tendencies and recognize that others also sometimes think and feel like them.
Post-Traumatic Growth
Today, I’m excited to share with you something positive that can emerge from challenging life circumstances: post-traumatic growth. When adversity strikes, do you ever fear that you are going to experience a mental health setback? What if the opposite were true?
Mindfulness for Kids and Grown-Ups
Has anyone felt an acute need for coping strategies recently? Me, too! Today I’ll share some tools I’ve been using to get through, as well as how you can help kids grow these same skills. We’ll start with the silly kid stuff, and you can scroll down if you’d like to hear my personal stuff.