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...
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...
Join Chris Willard and me as we step into the world of mindfulness and connection Hello Friends, Yesterday I finished teaching my Parent-Child Mindfulness and Self-Compassion class for a research study, and a number of kids were crying at the end of class...
A pay-what-you-can class for Teens plus something for everyone Hello Friends, It’s been a rough week. I want to acknowledge that out loud. More on resources to cope next week. Today I’m reaching out with a bonus email (no I won’t do this every week) because I...
You make a difference PLUS see the first chapter Hello Friends, The outpouring of love, book orders, and support this past week was simply amazing. Thank you! Would you like to see the first chapter of the workbook? I shared a PDF of the intro in a previous...
Hello Friends, I have phenomenal news! The full-color edition of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, Volume 1 is available! Go ahead, you can order it now!! Buy the Workbook Note: If you live in Canada, the UK, France, Italy, Australia, or...
My daughter and teacher, Maya Lynn Hello Friends, My daughter, Maya Lynn, is the vibrant little being that brought me to Mindful Self-Compassion. When she was 4-years-old, her mammoth-size meltdowns brought me to my knees, which led me to a good therapist who...
Research suggests that children can learn to think differently about sticky, intrusive thoughts so they don't feel controlled by them. Hello Friends! Mindfulness and self-compassion skills provide a foundation for kids to cope with any mental health challenge....
Book Excerpt + Reflections to support your best life Hello Friends, I am very excited to share this excerpt of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, Volume 1, with you! It includes the full table of contents, a note for grown-ups, a note for...