The power of gratitude. Recently, I have become more aware of the amazing benefits it has on our mental health, physical health, and relationships. In the process of healing from an illness, I picked up a book which discussed the physical benefits of gratitude, and how focusing on even one thing each day that we […]

It’s that time of year again, with the summer coming to an end and fall beginning to emerge. It is a natural progression. With the start of school and a new season, it is often time for individuals, children, and families to start something new or hit the reset button on a previous routine. Starting […]

I don’t know about you, but I thought this last winter was long and it felt like we had to wait a long time for spring to finally arrive.  I did my best to busy myself with all the activities I could do outside in the snow yet longed for spring to arrive.  The transition […]

If you are not an educator, you like me, do not have much of a template for parenting/teaching children how to be responsible digital citizens. Note that these skills are higher level executive functioning skills. They require practice, intentionality, and development. By that I mean, as young people age and their prefrontal cortex continues to […]