This is a great time of the year to become more creative in the kitchen, while involving the whole family. For inspiration, get your muffin pans out from the back of the cupboard and invite your family to brainstorm what foods they could make in a muffin pan. As yummy as they are, don’t limit […]
The Power of Emotional Language
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 […]