Supporting Our Kids: Seeking New Approaches

My heart broke with the recent traumatic news from Parkland, Florida.  The statistics alone are shocking.  Over 170 schools in the United States have experienced similar situations since the Columbine High School shootings with 18 schools just this year.  Now our children – the students – are seeking to elevate the discussion to seek some resolutions. They have planned several national walk out …

The Autonomic Nervous System - Parent and Kid Stress

Let’s Talk Stress: On You and On Kids

Let’s Talk Stress:  On You and On Kids When you hear the word “stress,” what impact does it have on you? Do you notice your nerves begin to feel frazzled? Does your heart begin to beat faster? Or maybe it has little to no impact on you.  Yet most of us are experiencing various levels of stress throughout our day …