Hi friends, I first learned about self-compassion while helping my daughter, Maya, navigate her big emotions. Initially, I was frantically trying to put an end to her meltdowns—because honestly, kids’ feelings can be exhausting, for them and for us as parents!But I...
Flexible, self-paced courses for adults, teens, caregivers, and educators—Available anytime Hello Friends, I’m currently chaperoning my younger daughter’s Costa Rica Spanish class field trip (joys and self-compassion takeaways to come!). While I’m away from teaching...
When Gratitude Meets Dread: Letting Two Emotions Be True Hello Friends, Sometimes in life we have two very different emotions at the same time. For example, when I was preparing to chaperone my daughter's 8th grade Spanish class field trip to Costa Rica, I felt...
And How Self-Compassion Can Help! Hello Friends! In a recent podcast interview, I was asked an important question: What are signs that a child needs self-compassion? A few common behaviors indicate that a child could really benefit from self-compassion, including:...
An Intergenerational Invitation Dear friends, We all have wounds that we consciously or unconsciously carry, and unless we take steps to heal ourselves, these wounds are passed down to the next generation. For me, self-compassion was key to healing my wounds and...
Teacher Training starts this week! Hello Friends! I’m excited to share something new with you—my most accessible and enjoyable teacher training yet! This bite-sized, engaging course is designed to help you share mindfulness and self-compassion with children in simple,...
you are loveable as you are + teen MSC Hello friends, Have I mentioned lately that you are loveable exactly as you are? Just like this—flaws and beauty wrapped up in one beloved package. You can love yourself just like this. And your kiddos, too. You can love them as...
Hint: It's inside of you Hello Friends! Today, I’d like to share a little about feelings. This past weekend I felt abundant positive feelings as family and friends shared birthday wishes with me. I allowed myself to bask and soak in feelings of love, which made my...
Two school years and 16 adventures later.... Hello Friends, Two school years and 16 adventures later, fifth graders at Fratney Elementary have made it to the celebration at the end of the series of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids! We followed our...
An intergenerational legacy of healing Hello Friends, Today I’d like to share a post that I wrote many years ago. It is my family’s journey to self-compassion and why I dedicate my life to intergenerational healing. Ultimately my daughter, Maya, grew even more...