Ignorance can be bliss. If I had known the shear challenge of raising two strong-willed, spirited boys, I may never have become a parent… But then I would never have known the joy of a single hug, the warmth of a small hand nestled in mine or have the picture perfect memory of them sleeping on my lap. We can feel angry, … [Read more...] about Children Can Melt Your Heart AND Make You Scream
Archives for July 2017
When A Child Dies: How To Support Bereaved Parents
The loss of a child is the most stressful and inconsolable of losses to deal with. It violates the natural order of things and it's not fair for an innocent to see their dreams unfulfilled. As parents, we may feel we are solely responsible for the well-being of our children and we may feel like we have failed our child. Often we don’t know what … [Read more...] about When A Child Dies: How To Support Bereaved Parents
How To Create A Connection Mindset To Boost Resiliency – July
There are so many different aspects to health. We hear daily about eating right and exercising, but health also involves our social connections and interactions. With more people living alone or separate from extended family and friends, it is critical that we are as diligent about our social well being, as we are about our physical well … [Read more...] about How To Create A Connection Mindset To Boost Resiliency – July
Liar, Liar: Learn More About Tell The Truth Day – July 7
Liar, liar, pants on fire. Have you ever told a lie? Even a little white lie? Is it ever okay to lie? Is stretching the truth lying? Is lying by omission lying? They say that children and fools tell the truth. But we know that this isn't true. Children lie all the time. They pick it up from their parents, media and other children. … [Read more...] about Liar, Liar: Learn More About Tell The Truth Day – July 7