Book Review, Books, Children, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Gratitude, Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Practice, Teens, Tweens
Emotional intelligence, the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions, is an essential skill for both adults and children. It helps us to navigate our social and emotional lives, and to form healthy relationships with others. As parents, we play a vital...
Addiction, Immaturity, Screen Addiction
Here are some research papers that discuss immaturity as a result of addiction: “Substance Abuse and Immaturity: A Study of Adolescents in Treatment” by Karen L. Miotto, Remy R. Luria, and William J. Lynch, published in The American Journal of Drug and...
Codependency, Powerful Voices, Problematic Behaviors
Here is a list of some of the ways some of the experts have defined this elusive condition that so many of suffer from: “Codependency is a pattern of behaviors and attitudes that result in an unhealthy, dysfunctional relationship between two people, in which one...
Helpful Behaviors, Self Love
Self-love is a term that we often hear thrown around, but what does it really mean? At its core, self-love is about treating ourselves with the same kindness, compassion, and care that we would offer to a close friend or loved one. It’s about recognizing our own worth...
Helpful Behaviors, Self Compassion
I want to talk about a beautiful and powerful concept that can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others: self-compassion. This is not just another trendy buzzword or an excuse for self-indulgence. Self-compassion is a way of being kind, caring, and...
