Lately my daughter has been aggressive and needy, so I’m trying to foster a strong will to weather the storm while reminding myself that “this too shall pass.” She looks up to me, and her estimation of me will govern the prospects of her adult life, so I hope to remain a positive influence while desperately clinging to the idea…
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The Highs and Lows of Parenting
Cyberbullying, and the Story of “B”
I have been cyber-bullied, or whatever you would classify arguing with a complete stranger you have never met. Cyberbullying is something you allow to happen to yourself. You google your name and you visit the profiles of someone who wants to hurt your feelings. You feel attacked so you attack back. Cyberbullying is silly and it can be ignored, making…
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Summer Solstice
Today is summer solstice, and the sun will reach its highest point in the sky and give us the longest day of the year, marking the second phase of the Earth’s journey around the Sun, which begins with the Spring Equinox. For centuries, people have honored both Equinoxes and Solstices by building monuments, such as Stonehenge, in their honor. When…
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Finding Joy in the Little Things
Dearest blog, I’m learning how to conquer my negativity. You know, those pesky negative thoughts that come from either prejudice from others or from doubts within yourself. The best way I think I can do this is to be an example of what I’d like to be and to watch how I perceive others, especially those who are different from…
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Teaching your Child Mindfulness, One Headache at a Time
Children can be jerks. It’s not an insult, it’s just the way it is. It doesn’t mean that you love your child any less. It just means that they can be a bit… difficult sometimes. My daughter is human which means she can experience a wide range of emotions. The problem is that she is so young, so she has…
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