We often hear adults telling children, “Use your words…” or “Just tell me how you feel!” True, children don’t always have a very expansive vocabulary (especially about emotions) but the reality is adults could improve their emotional language, as well! Feelings have a bad reputation of getting out of control and ruling us. But emotions […]
Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gift
The Gift of Presence for Valentine’s Day Forget the flowers, chuck the chocolate and instead give the gift of genuine connection with those you love. Flowers will wilt and die, and we consume chocolate too quickly. However, the feeling of someone being truly present in our lives can last a lifetime. “The most precious gift […]
Festive Heart Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Did you know Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day on the calendar after Thanksgiving?! I’ll be honest, I rarely watch the Super Bowl, but on the rare occasions that I do, I am always in it for the food. And, as that statistic suggests, it appears others are, too. While all […]