Take a deep breath
One of the easiest ways to get started with a beginner mindfulness practice is by using Dr. James Gordon’s simple…
Stress Support
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Why Mindfulness?
I believe that embracing a mindfulness practice can be a very powerful and impactful addition to anyone’s lifestyle. Not only…
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How Is My Engine Running?
Have you ever noticed how kids are sometimes unable to recognize their feelings even though it’s pretty obvious that they’re…
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Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Let’s talk compassion fatigue, friends. Especially as we are now beginning the sixth week of the Covid-19 quarantine in Maryland,…
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Clearing Out the Weeds
I spent hours in my flower gardens last weekend, stripping away the dead organic matter … mulching, transplanting, weeding. Clearing…
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Go barefoot!
Have you ever noticed a feeling of calm after taking a barefoot walk on the beach, in a park, or…
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Empowering our kids to thrive at home
Man, these are some crazy times in which we’re living. Who ever would have thought that we’d be doing social…
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A Prescription for Vitamin N
It’s been a bit quiet here on the blog over the past month. With the new school schedule requiring me…
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HOMESCHOOL · Lovebug · Me · Stress Support · Sunshine
For everything, there is a season
I alluded to the fact that my family had some exciting transitions to anticipate for 2020 in a recent blog…
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Grief is a funny thing
“Well what’d you do wrong??” “I don’t know, that’s why I’m calling you!” I replied, exasperated and frustrated. I could…
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Holiday Thriving
After just wrapping up a particularly challenging and full first homeschooling semester, I’m jumping into the busy Christmas season with…
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Adaptogens for Stress
Being chronically “stressed out” is one of the most common complaints I hear from other people. Heck, it’s one of…
