Our days are stressful, and the to-do list is never ending. At times the pressures of daily living can be overwhelming, and we all need a break. Self-care is a way to show love and kindness to yourself. As a parent, modeling proper self-care can show your child that they need to have supportive people in their lives, but that they can also meet some of their needs themselves. Some assume that self-care is a vacation, massage, or a dessert and it is, but it can also be some

So you’re racing to get out of the house to get to an appointment, you do a quick mental check to make sure you’ve got everything, you help buckle the kids into their car seats, and as you’re pulling out of the driveway you think you’ve made it then…your toddler screams and wants to go back inside the house. It’s often in high-pressure and time-sensitive moments like these that we instinctively react to the chaos around us. You might tell your toddler there’s no time, or tha

The slime craze hit several years ago, and videos, kits, and even slime parties abound. However, we were using slime in therapy long before this trend began. If your child’s therapist has created slime with your child in a group or individual session, you might be wondering why. Some parents I know have a negative initial reaction to slime: it is messy, potentially destroying carpets, furniture, and clothes; it can get stuck in hair; pets or little ones might think its food;

Here are 7 prompts for mindful/intentional parenting. These are helpful in shifting our thoughts and attitudes to influence positive changes in our relationships with our kids. Start with one and add another each day. They are in no particular order. At the end of the week, reflect on changes in attitude, atmosphere, and mood within the home and family. Enjoy the experience! COMPLIMENT YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN EACH DAY. It can be something small: “I like your shirt,” “You have a s

What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence is identifying and understanding our own emotions and feelings, plus having the ability to cope and process our feelings and emotions in a healthy, productive manner. Emotional Intelligence is also being able to show empathy to others and respond to their feelings appropriately. Being Emotionally Intelligent involves knowing yourself, your feelings, beliefs, and needs as well as knowing how and when to compromise in socia