by treewiggins | Oct 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today I presented “Mindfulness for Educators” to the North Reading School District’s paraprofessionals. Key takeaways: Learning mindfulness is not an intellectual exercise. Stay curious when encountering annoying behaviors. Mindfulness in...
by treewiggins | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Affection is so important to show our kids. But, what kind of affection does your child prefer? Some kids would much rather have their hair tousled and a high five than a close, tight hug. Other kids love close, tight hugs – but not in public. Read your...
by treewiggins | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Our breath is always there – ready to bring us to the present moment. Take three deep breaths and see if you can notice where you notice your breath the most. Your belly? Chest? Throat? Nostrils? Let that be your anchor spot – to return to again and...
by treewiggins | Sep 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve been absent from Social Media for the last week, because I’ve been busy getting ready to launch something new. (Don’t worry – Village Parenting is still going strong!) While it is separate from my work in Village Parenting, it is based on...
by treewiggins | Sep 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
P.S. This does not mean that our expectations will be some kind of magic bullet. However, if our kids clearly know what we expect, this will help them to reach their potential! P.P.S I highly recommend centering our expectations on behavior and effort, not...
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