Tips for helping kids (and ourselves) be mindful and self-compassionate in our technology use The other day I picked up my younger daughter from her dad’s house, and I asked her what she had been up to. She shared that she had spent the morning playing video...
Discover what Blocks and Facilitates Joy in Parenting Hello Friends, Are you ever hard on yourself for your shortcomings as a parent? Me, too! This is natural. But if it becomes chronic, it can really suck the delight out of parenting. Last week, I shared about how we...
This week only--Gifts to Fill Yourself and Your Child with Love! Hello Friends, Happy early Valentine’s Day! Yes, I know it’s a Hallmark holiday, but it reminds us to love one another—and that’s a good thing! And as a self-compassion teacher, I’m here to remind you to...
Activity and Workshop on Teaching Kids Self-Compassion Hello Friends, It was wonderful to see those of you who attended my Teaching Children Self-Compassion intro session, hosted by Kristin Neff’s Community. If you missed the intro session and would like to watch the...
Comics and Activities for Your Inner Child Hello Friends! 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! The Healing Power of Acceptance The comics and activities in this article are...
A free intro session hosted by Kristin Neff's community Hello Friends! 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...
Embracing Playfulness and Joy Hello Friends! 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...
A Gift and A Community Hello Friends, 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...
Kindness and Self-Kindness Hello friends, 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:...
A NEW quiz for you and your kids Hello friends! 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...