When my children were little we used to engage in a favorite family ritual: a bike ride to the local donut shop. Actually, they were the ones who would ride, I would walk or sometimes run after them. The running…
Author: Michelle Porjes
Bring on Resilience!
Resilience is defined as being able to recover from stress, adversity, or difficulty. It is not easy and resilient people have certain characteristics that help them step forward after difficult times. Resilient people are self-aware and know boundaries. They believe…
Bring Back Play and bring it back NOW!
There is a lot of research about the importance of play. This is especially true during this time of COVID 19. As parents, we feel the heaviness of having our children’s lives being destabilized. There are so many unknowns and…
Do You breathe with intent?
I’m a big believer in the art of conscious or intentional breathing. This is when an individual breathes with awareness to develop habits that improve respiration. In return, improvement in clarity, energy and physical health accompany a reduction in anxiety…
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