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We are coming into a time of year when giving, needs and wants are prevalent. We can use this opportunity to cultivate compassion in very meaningful ways with our children and students. Compassion is ...
Compassion taught me how to have a deeper connection and understanding of my authentic self. What a gift. After living with intense anxiety and insecurities most of my life, I am now living with more ...
This week commemorates Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) and Native American Heritage Day (Friday). Friday is always overshadowed by Black Friday and most people don’t even know that this is a special holid...
Last week we talked about how rest is foundational to our emotional balance and wellness and how a deeper connection with ourselves and one another happens when we rest. Connection is a fundamental ne...
Does anyone else feel that their sense of purpose and accomplishment comes from being busy? And when you are “lazy”, do you feel guilty about it? How about in the wake of trauma, do you keep busy to ...
Grief and trauma are two of the most intense emotions we experience, as humans. The emotions are so hard to touch because they ache our whole being. It’s hard for me to find the words to express this ...
Children are here to teach us, especially when it comes to emotional awareness and expression. Children feel free to express their emotions as they show up. They are present and tuned into themselves...
Having a growth mindset helps us navigate challenges without feeling like if we fail we need to give up. It’s about believing that we can always do better, and in a way there is a perfect balance bet...
Monday marks Indigenous Peoples Day for some, and Columbus Day for others. I wonder what it will look like in the future when we can see this day with less divisiveness, and instead with a truthful un...
I believe that social and emotional learning requires more space, for everyone. Space to be ourselves. Space to create freely. Space to connect more deeply. Space to have healthy emotional expression....
Free play is a child’s work! Play is where we achieve so many developmental milestones, how we nurture creativity and follow our purpose, how we learn to connect with others, and how our actions impac...
September 15th through October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a celebration and recognition of Hispanic American thought leaders who inspire. From music and art to journalism and activism...