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Years ago, when I was helping my mother while she was dying, she got me a pass to the local YMCA. Once or twice a week, I would leave the...


Cuddle Meditation
One of my goals for this year is to (once again) develop and maintain a regular meditative practice (this is why I do goals and not...


How Parenting My Daughter Taught Me How to Re-Parent Myself
My daughter looks almost exactly like me. Everywhere we go, I hear all about how she’s my “mini-me.” In terms of parenting, generally,...


Season's Greetings (Or, Mommy Needs a Time-Out!)
In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we often forget to take time out for reflection. The deep dark of December can be a quiet and...


Telling Your Brain the Truth (or, I Guess They DO Listen!)
My son (he's 5) tends to catastrophize. (I'd say I don't know where he gets it, but that little apple fell right next to our tree!) If...
The Importance of Tummy Time: Pivoting
Twins! What a wonderful way to see how development unfolds in such a unique way for each child! In this video, you see the baby on the...