Before I had my child I thought I knew what it was to be fully present, but I realized that I was still rushing, still getting to the next destination, and still always trying to achieve more per moment...
On her first day of preschool, my daughter Greta wore thirteen ribbons in her hair. She purposely mismatched yellow and pink socks and insisted on wearing her favorite lime green Tinkerbell dress, complete with upright shimmering wings. Needless to...
Last month I was lucky enough to spend a whole week with my 16-month-old niece. Besides taking credit for teaching Mallory the words “Di-Di” (a variation of my name that I pushed HARD) and “yes” (you can thank me...
If your child is too young to read a homework assignment or understand what it means to get homework, she is too young for distance learning. Rather than focusing on implementing distance learning for young children, school districts need...
We try so hard to protect their childhood by creating memories that they will cherish and above all giving them the best upbringing possible.
Some of my best memories are when I was young and life was carefree. Preschool and...
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I ordered this book, Only Love Today, for myself last year with the vision of taking a bath with a glass of wine and having some quiet time to read and relax.
Hah!...
Creating a vibrant and lively bedroom for your child can be a daunting task, especially when painting the walls isn’t an option. Whether you’re dealing with rental restrictions or prefer not to use paint, there are plenty of creative...
This December, I attended a one-day retreat in Sonoma organized by incredible people who created The Gathering.
The main idea behind the Gathering is that time is our most valuable asset, and when it is spent with intention, transformation follows....
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Christmas is here, and one my favorite things to do with the kids is to read Christmas books. Some are silly, some are serious, but all are good for enjoying Holiday Snuggles....
In my career as a child psychiatrist, I’m seeing more and more teens and young adults who are completely and totally lacking resilience. I don’t say this to be mean or judgmental, I honestly utter it with fear and...
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