As an adoptive parent, I've spent years reading about and seeking to understand the effects of trauma, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and attachment/relationship issues. Trauma can manifest in the body as well. If you're interested in learning more about this, … [Read more...] about Yoga helps kids with trauma & anxiety
Life lately: it’s March {2021}
"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe." ~Muhammad Ali We did something new as a family: indoor rock climbing! This was a fun outing to celebrate our youngest son's 12th birthday. It was a first for us all, and we all got a chance to climb to … [Read more...] about Life lately: it’s March {2021}
We don’t do “bad” grades
When my youngest girl returned to homeschooling last year, we had to work on a mindset shifts about grades. Specifically, that there are no bad grades in our homeschool. Even my son who has never attended school still stressed about bad grades. I suppose this was from hearing his sister worry … [Read more...] about We don’t do “bad” grades
Life lately: Hello, February {2021}
“Instructions for living a life.Pay attention.Be astonished.Tell about it.”~Mary Oliver, Sometimes Hey, look! -- It's my third post already this year. Are y'all still reading? I miss the days when folks regularly commented. Those were the good old days... then again, I'm from ancient … [Read more...] about Life lately: Hello, February {2021}