Self-compassion can help children suffer less Hello friends! I believe with my whole heart that diverse communities and societies support everyone’s well-being, and there is research to support this truth. When we devalue individuals from marginalized groups, it hurts...
Supporting Neurodivergent and Racially Diverse Children with Self-Compassion Hello friends, I am passionate about self-compassion for youth because it can help children and caregivers suffer less. Suffering can have many sources, including life events, our internal...
Simple steps to help kids grow a kind inner voice Hello Friends! I’d like to reintroduce myself and welcome new friends to my blog. If you signed up for my workshop with Kristin Neff’s Community, you are in the right place (and if you didn’t you’re still in the right...
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...
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...
An Interview with Dr. Kristin Neff Hello Friends! 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). Our conversation is rich and includes both the challenges...
Learn about teaching self-compassion to children Hello Friends! I’m excited to offer an Intro to Teaching Self-Compassion session on Wednesday, May 14! You are all invited to join my intro session for no cost. If you register for the session, you can join live or...
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...