What do your children’s drawing say?
Do you ever wonder what your children’s drawings are saying? Would you like to know how your kids feel? Our children have so many behaviors – loving, anxious, curious, sad, lonely, active, fearful. Looking at their pictures is one way of learning how they feel. Of actually ‘seeing’ what is in their hearts.
Read MoreARE YOU A HUMMINGBIRD?
ARE YOU A HUMMINGBIRD? Are you a Hummingbird? I’ve decided that I must be. Hmm. What is that, you ask? A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to watch a tape of Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love, giving a talk she calls “The Flight of the Hummingbird: The Curiosity Driven Life.” Gilbert explained that after she had spoken in Australia on the importance of following one’s Passion, she received an email from someone who was bereft about “not having a Passion, not even knowing what her Passion was.” I have been there, myself. Have you?...
Read MoreARE YOU A CLOSET COLORING BOOK ARTIST?
5 Reasons to use Adult Coloring books – meditate, de-stress, have fun, relax, create.
Read MoreHERE, YOU CAN HAVE YOUR KIDDO BACK!
When your child misbehaves, it is important to identify the goal of the misbehavior, your usual response, and then your child’s reaction. Goals are usually some form of attention seeking, power, revenge, helplessness and need for soothing. When you change your reaction, the misbehavior will change.
Read MorePush my Buttons, Please
Sometimes we feel that other people push our buttons. If we feel angry, hurt or our inner critic has been injured. Here are ways you can take control of your own buttons,
Read MoreWhat Color is Your Mask?
Have you worn a mask recently? Sometimes our masks protect us, other times we may hide behind them; When we are vulnerable enough to remove our masks, we may find solace from caring friends and family.
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