With everything happening in our world right now, many of us find ourselves bracing for what’s to come. This bracing can also come with a sense of urgency and need to keep moving. While this is an absolutely reasonable response to current events, it’s also exhausting, especially when we are in more of a marathon […]
As children, our deepest sense of safety comes from knowing that the people taking care of us see and meet our needs.
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This graphic novel discusses the concept of consent from the perspective of a group of teens. The visual format and conversational style make it a quick book to read on your own, or with a friend or family member. I love the diversity of topics presented. While brief, the book manages to touch on peer
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I started listening to more podcasts recently. There are some amazing people out there sharing what they do and it’s a great way to learn. Last week, I listened to a conversation about balance. I was struck my one statement in particular: Balance does not mean equality That’s an interesting idea. We tend to get
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I’ve been reading more by Brené Brown. I love her research and the stories she shares. The chapter I just finished talks about shame, and the differences in how it is experienced for men and women. She writes that in her research she’s found for women it’s mostly about physical appearance and for men it’s
My daughter and I just got back from a girls get away with Grandma to Portland. Four days of travel, adventures, and making friends. On our last day as we walked to the train station my mother reflected on how interesting it is to see how people react to Emeline. Some, like the woman on
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My dear friends’ mother and grandmother passed away early yesterday morning. Her granddaughter is one of the people nearest and dearest to my heart; she also happens to have autism. When her dad told her Grandma had died that morning, she asked when the memorial. Calendars are very important to her. And when he told