🤔 To react or respond? That is the question! Both reacting and responding are totally and completely human actions. The difference? Reacting traditionally involves feelings and memories and can be based more on past experiences than looking to the future. [...]
Coaching and therapy may share some similarities, but they are not the same thing. If you're wondering about the distinction between coaching and therapy, check it out! If you have experiences with both modalities, you may find the Venn Diagram [...]
Embrace Self-Care on Mother's Day Motherhood and caregiving bring immense joy and fulfillment to our lives. However, these roles and the responsibilities that accompany them present us with a unique set of challenges and demands that can sometimes feel overwhelming. [...]
Last week Jenny McKeand and I had the awesome opportunity to talk with the founders of Journey Peds, a clinic in Edina, MN that specializes in speech, language, occupational, and physical therapy needs for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. [...]
Neurodiversity celebration week is one month away! What are we celebrating? Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and [...]
Your Rollercoaster of Emotions Happiness. Sadness. Disgust. Fear. Surprise. Anger. Emotions come in all shapes and sizes, don't they? You may already know that your emotions can vary greatly throughout the day. Especially when you are hungry, angry, tired, [...]
Executive Functions Skills. They’re magical unicorns when we can figure out what they are and how they fit into our dynamic day-to-day life. But when we think of ways in which we can strengthen and improve EFs in our children, [...]
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. My kids have said it's like having a circus in your brain, complete with clowns and acrobats - especially when you want to concentrate. We [...]
Teaching (and Learning) Emotional Regulation You can’t teach your child calming strategies when you are triggered yourself. Based on an Article By Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D. You know that parenting meme that's been doing the rounds recently, using Toy Story [...]
Adapted from a LinkedIn Article by Kalindi Jog Winter's chill and Holiday Spirit make the warmth of family, good food, and crackling fires even more magical. It's a time to slow down to appreciate simple things, reminding us that [...]
