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Thriving as a Family While Social Distancing

Mar 17, 2020 | Mindful Parenting

Today, in many communities, children and adults are unexpectedly home from school and work and possibly struggling with a mixture of emotions. There is the immediate disappointment about events being cancelled and not being able to relax with friends. There is also an...

November Newsletter 2019

Nov 3, 2019 | Mindful Parenting

Dear Friends and Supporters, Hello! We hope this newsletter finds you and your family enjoying the fall season. We have a lot of exciting news to share from the Family Leadership Center (FLC). Word is out of our core classes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching...

When difficult news arrives at our doorstep…

Aug 6, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children

As parents, when hard news arrives at the doorstep, we have two immediate responsibilities. First, we have to process, try to make sense of, and comfort ourselves. Second, we need to help our children do the same. If you are wondering how to do this, here are...

Special Time / Hang Time: the heart of what really matters

Aug 1, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children, Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

My sister wisely told me, "Kids who are demanding time and attention need… time and attention!" I totally agree. The challenge is, how do we give a demanding kid the attention she appears to crave without feeling like we're rewarding negative behavior? The answer is...

Help! Bedtime Blues

May 1, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children, Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

Dear Marjie, My child can't settle down at bedtime unless I lie down next to her until she falls asleep. I’m not able to get anything done in the evenings or have time alone with my husband. Help! - Worn Out Mom Yes, many parents have been here! This is an...