Finding Balance in Parenting Overwhelm: Work vs. Home
I rushed home from work so I could rush to pick up my kids from school. Looking forward to my […]
Overcoming Parenting Stress
Why Do I Lose my Patience with my kids? And How do I Get it Back? One morning during the
Navigating Our Thoughts: Balancing Reality and Magical Thinking
At 6:30 am, only a couple of sips of coffee into the day, I sit across from my child, groaning
Finding Calm and Patience During Parent Burnout
We have all been there, those moments when it is not quite clear who is struggling more, us as the
How to Be Mindful of Your Thoughts When Exhausted
Milk splashed onto the table as my son pushed away the bowl of cereal I had poured for him in
What to Do When We CANNOT Find Compassion for Our Kids
When Parenting with Compassion Feels Impossible I stood there numb as my daughter cried. I felt like a robot or
How to Cope When Negative Thoughts Hijack Your Mood
As my children pitter-pattered around the house, my smile faded to a strained grimace. My internal mood shifted like storm
Finding Balance with Spending
Driving home from vacation one summer several years ago, my partner said, “I am not sure we will have enough
Self-Compassion for Our Hurt Parts
It can be difficult to have compassion for our hurt parts. We may feel we should be over things that
Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?
As I was starting to recover from parenting burnout and getting more mindful about my emotions, I often wondered, “Why