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Our Heart Rope is Strong: Bridging Through the Parenting Journey
Recently I was saying goodbye to my 24-year-old daughter who was going off on a long overseas journey: a trip she was both excited about and ready for. The intention for the trip is that it will be not only an exploration of new lands, but also an exploration of her inner landscape. After all…
Read MoreWracked with Guilt: What’s a Parent to do?
Have you ever found yourself feeling guilty about something you did or didn’t do for a child? If you’re a caring, responsible parent or teacher, likely you have. There are endless opportunities! We feel bad when we don’t measure up, when we can’t prevent something bad from happening to a child, or when we’ve done…
Read MoreNavigating the Adolescent Years: Reclaiming our Youth
Many people shudder when thinking of parenting an adolescent. Indeed it can be a rite of passage for the adults responsible as well as for the teens involved. It is our job to help them cross the bridge from childhood to adulthood, and as with any transition, this can be a confusing, challenging and turbulent…
Read MoreBuilding strong relationships with our children
Summer is here and, for many of us, that means so are our kids. Finally, the possibility of that elusive (and guilt-producing) ideal, “quality time,” has arrived. Shortly after the relief of not making school lunches, however, many of us will be yearning for September, when the kids go back to school. Being with our…
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