Tag: Family
Don’t Create Swirl
Swirl in Life? Unless you are creating something artistic, swirl is not a good thing. Recently in three aspects of my life people have created unnecessary swirl. Creating problems and conflicts where there were none in the first place. Synonyms include agitate, churn, and stir. Recognize it in your life? Each instance of swirl has […]
Mother’s Day Memories
Mother’s Day is a tough one for me. It brings up all sorts of emotions and memories that were not always happy. I stumbled across a photo earlier this week and it has brought me back to my deepest wounds. The forsythia is just about done blooming behind us. What struck me was that my […]
Create the Family You Want
Create The Family You Want The Perfect Family, that myth from 1950s TV and Norman Rockwell paintings has probably sent more of us into therapy than all of the Halloween movies ever made. Personally, I think there are probably more unicorns around than Perfect Families. And you know what? I am okay with that. For those […]
The Social Giving Miracle
The Social Giving Miracle for Those Who Want More Happiness Do you want to take advantage of the social giving miracle? Being generous makes us happier when it includes a social dimension. Our best experiences come from giving to people we know and having the opportunity to enjoy doing things together. That’s the conclusion from […]
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Emotionally intelligent children grow into secure adults. Children who are more connected emotionally to their parents tend to do better in school. They have fewer behavioral issues, and grow up to be well adjusted. Most parents mean well, and want their children to grow up emotionally healthy. Yet, sometimes they make […]
A Parent’s Guide to Meditating With Your Toddler
A Parent’s Guide to Meditating With Your Toddler A growing number of parents are looking for ways to share their stillness practice with their children. Here are some benefits of meditating with your toddler, along with suggestions for how to get started. I wish I had known this when my son was small, he is […]
How to Improve Your Quality of Life Now
How to Improve Your Quality of Life Making your life better requires focus and planning. Looking at any psychological or medical research, you’ll find several ways to improve your life’s quality. Some of them won’t be any big surprise, but a couple might peak your interest. Read on for the best of the bunch. Take […]