Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Sick Kids

“Mindfulness and gratitude everything. And yet they change nothing. The girls were still feverish and snotty, the laundry was still dirty, and my deadlines were still on the horizon. But my perspective on all of it was completely different.” You can read...

What Does a Mindful Parent Look Like?

“In my mind, someone who meditates or practices mindfulness probably wears organic cotton clothing, enjoys lingering over a warm cup of tea, and would rather spend the night cuddled up a book of Mary Oliver’s poems than watch the latest episode of NCIS. She...

Mindful Parenting? First, Self-Care!

“My body is clearly trying to tell me something, and it’s not good news. Yes, I’ve been meditating somewhat regularly, and working out a few times a week, but clearly that’s not enough. Something else needs to change. Quite simply, I need to focus on...