How do you keep your cool when parenting times get hot?
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We don’t have endless wells of energy—no matter how much we love our kids. Whether a parent is feeling slightly toasted or completely fried, burnout is an actual and serious condition. It can affect any parent.
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When people ask, “How are you?” do you often answer with, “I’m fine” - - even if you’re NOT? When we’re struggling as parents / caregivers, we often feel ashamed to admit that it’s hard. We assume nobody else would understand anyway. So we sort of ignore our feelings and end up suffering in isolation. What would happen if we took the time to recognize our emotions instead?
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This is your permission slip to embrace the whole range of emotional and practical challenges that come with raising or caring for a child who is struggling - - in the midst of a pandemic.
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You can make a profound shift in your capacity to cope by treating yourself with compassion. And when you feel better, your whole family will pick up on the vibe.
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Sometimes I play a game with myself, looking for messages in nature and other unexpected places.
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The problem isn’t with the evaluations, it’s in the labels.
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One of the hardest aspects of parenting a child who struggles is that we don’t always know how to help.
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I’ve learned that’s exactly the time to stop, take a deep breath, and figure out how to change the channel.
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It’s almost strawberry season and I’m excited to tell you why strawberries could be the perfect snack for parents who experience extra stress (and anyone else for that matter).
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Through tears and deep breaths, comedian Dena Blizzard expressed her anger, sadness, and sense of powerlessness in the special education system.
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Reframing is the ability to change your perspective to recognize the positive aspects of a situation.
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Observing my dog’s mindful and compassionate approach to life has helped me make micro adjustments to my own approach.
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If you’re like me, you’re always searching for that magic elixir that will restore your health, make you feel energetic and help you look radiant. But does lemon water really work wonders?
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