Clutter seems to encroach on our lives and make them frustrating. Some people claim to thrive in clutter, however, for most people, clutter tends to dampen imagination, and make creative thinking difficult. In general, clutter is a negative thing to have, and learning how to … [Read more...] about Learning to Tackle Clutter
Parenting
High Anxiety: Suggestions for Tackling Tween Anxiety
If your tween child has anxiety about going to school you should address it. The fact of the matter is that the tween school years are the ones most likely to cause anxiety in your child. They struggle with their identity, peer pressure, more difficult classes and subjects as … [Read more...] about High Anxiety: Suggestions for Tackling Tween Anxiety
Trayvon: Children and Racism
As parents, we go about our daily duties without a thought until a disturbing news event gets our attention and we turn to watch and listen. We are visibly moved and stop to ask— why. A few people are tired of hearing about Trayvon and want people to just “get over it.” For … [Read more...] about Trayvon: Children and Racism
7 Silent Steps toward Resilience
“Your habit of avoiding mental and emotional discomfort is your #1 reason for your being stuck where you are in life.” ― Tony Dovale Doesn’t it just cut you like a knife when you find words that hold up a mirror to the uncomfortable truth of you? How do you resolve to come to … [Read more...] about 7 Silent Steps toward Resilience
Choices
I have made many choices in my life. Some were very good, some were not so great but bearable and others were very regrettable. I think we all can find at least one choice in our lives to fit into each of those categories. Thankfully I don't have too many that fit that last … [Read more...] about Choices
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to