26 Positive Affirmations to Empower You Now
You always have choices. There is a lot about the holiday season, and especially this one, that can evoke negativity, sadness,…
Category: Thoughts of a Therapist
How to Negotiate With Family Members During the Holidays
A necessity during these less-than-typical times. Negotiation tips with family members come in handy during the holiday season, especially when…
Fostering Gratitude in Your Children
What parents can do for Thanksgiving and beyond. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is it compels us…
How to Tame Your Anxious Mind
Gaining self-awareness during overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain times During times like these when things are so chaotic, uncertain, and anxiety-provoking,…
12 Mindfulness Life Lessons for Kids Around Mask Wearing
Parents, you can teach your kids to grow in the process. The New York Times reported that there are at least…
Mindful Parenting With Halloween Candy
Teaching kids to be healthy and generous. This year the Halloween festivities will most likely be celebrated differently because of…
Halloween Is Breeding Anxiety for Kids and Teens Socially
During Covid, there has been a rise in teen anxiety. Since March teens report being physically isolated from their friends. Even with hybrid…
Practicing Gratitude Is More Important Now Than Ever
Now more than ever, it’s challenging to be in the present moment and feel grateful for all that we have.…
Mindfully Talking To Kids About 9/11 in 2020
Today marks the 19th anniversary of the tragic events that occurred in New York on September 11, 2001. Kids all…
