Mindfulness During IVF

by | Dec 17, 2014 | Seleni

The day my fertility doctor told me and my husband that we needed serious medical interventions to get pregnant, I left the clinic and drove straight to a convenience store to buy a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a lottery ticket. Digging a penny out of my purse...

What Matters When It Comes to Parenting

by | Dec 9, 2014 | Seleni

At its best, parenting is about showing up for ourselves and our children as often as we can, with as much kindness as we can muster. When we do that, over and over again, we are getting parenting right, even when it feels like we are doing everything wrong. We are...

My Top Ten Favorite Parenting Resources

by | Nov 13, 2014 | PsychCentral.com

I’m back! Sorry I disappeared for a while, folks. I’ve been busy with book talks for Parenting in the Present Moment, working on my next book about teaching mindfulness to children (New Harbinger, 2015), helping my big girl transition to kindergarten, my little girl...

How to Enjoy the Holidays Like Your Kids

by | Nov 8, 2014 | Seleni

If you ask most parents what they’re looking forward to this holiday season, you will probably hear about relaxing and spending some quality time with family. It’s a lovely idea and something we all aspire to, but it doesn’t always (or even often)...