When we’re school aged, it’s easy to make friends. But as adults, women can sometimes feel on-guard around other women, especially in the workplace, and friendships can be harder to foster. Not only does this lack of friendship make going to work each day feel more challenging, but studies have found friendships, or a lack […]
Don’t Get Mad, Get Involved: Helping Your Child with Class Behavioral Issues
No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class. At first, most of us want to blame ourselves and figure out what we’ve done wrong. When we come up empty, we tend to put the blame on our child, and sometimes we even get angry. The truth is, parents do the best […]
A Meditation Exercise You Can Do with Your Child
As a busy parent of a young child, you may find it challenging to find the time or space to meditate. One solution is to bring the two together, and have your child meditate with you. Meditating with Young Children For children five and under, it will be difficult for them to sit still for […]
Let’s Talk About Parenting Taboos
Let’s Talk About Parenting Taboos Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, husband and wife, share their experiences of parenting young children in an effort to de-stigmatize common negative experiences of new parents. Presented with a light touch and a great sense of humor, this is a positive message for parents of all ages.
Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability In an honest and poignant presentation, Brene Brown, Ph.D., shares her profound wisdom about the power of vulnerability to overcome feelings of shame. She explains how many of us internalize societal messages of unworthiness, and spend much of our efforts trying to achieve perfection by pleasing others and proving […]
A Simple Way to Stop Bad Habits
A Simple Way to Stop Bad Habits To learn a simple way to stop bad habits, watch this TED talk from Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist specializing in mindfulness training for addictions. This video lasts about 9 minutes. Watch Video
Simply Happy
Simply Happy If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we want to be happy. What can science tell us about what boosts happiness? This TED radio hour explores these issues, including how we may be happier if we own less stuff or when we stay in the moment rather than […]
All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes
All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. […]
Signs of Excessive Anxiety in Children
Signs of Excessive Anxiety in Children Anxiety is a common experience for children and adults alike, and it often serves a useful purpose. Most parents want their young children to be apprehensive around strangers or to think twice before engaging in daring or risky activities. A little caution can help keep children safe. It is […]
All Natural Treatment of Depression
All Natural Treatment of Depression Treatment of depression is as diverse as those who suffer from it. While medications have been shown to help reduce symptoms in moderate to severe depression, they do not address the underlying causes and may not be a good long-term solution. Life-style changes are powerful tools for improving mood. But […]
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