Mindfulness Monday

When you notice that you are lost in thought or worry, anchor yourself to the present moment by simply noticing where your body is making contact.  It might be your hands on the steering wheel, your legs on a chair or your feet on the ground.  Just notice.

Family Engagement Friday, First Installment

One of the ways we can reduce chaos in the morning and help get our kids to school on time is by posting a routine.  Anyone who knows me knows that being punctual does not come easily for me.  It has been a work in progress.  I am much better than I used to be, but...

Triple P Wednesday, First Installment

Triple P stands for Positive Parenting Program.  Developed out of the University of Queensland in Australia, this is a research based program which is used globally.  As an accredited Triple P practitioner I have helped many families of 2-12 year olds who are...

Quiet Stillness

I want to share with you a poem called “Tenderness of Heart”, written by Patricia Brown. She and her husband host the silent retreats that I have attended for the last 3 years. Having just returned from this year’s retreat, I am reminded of how...