¿Qué hace para cuidarse? A veces, cuidar de nosotros mismos es más fácil de decir que de hacer. ¿Por qué es tan difícil, si es tan importante, asegurarnos de cuidar bien de nuestro cuerpo, mente y alma? Si aprendemos a comer alimentos saludables, aprendemos a reducir el estrés y al ejercicio, todo puede contribuir a... Continue Reading →
What do you do to look after yourself? Taking care of ourselves is sometimes easier said than done. Why is it so hard, if it is so important to make sure we take good care of our body, mind, and soul? If we learn how to eat healthy foods, learn how to reduce stress, and... Continue Reading →
Dinner was the main meal during the Middle Ages. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this meal was gradually pushed back to the later evening, creating a gap between breakfast and dinner. This led to the creation of lunch. Similarly, June 18th marks National Take Back the Lunch Break Day. This day is always held on... Continue Reading →
The Enneagram is a complex, nuanced personality system containing nine distinct personality types. We all have one basic personality type, even though we may see ourselves in all nine numbers. Researchers and Enneagram authors believe our temperament, prenatal factors, and early childhood environment all play a role in determining our type. No type is inherently... Continue Reading →
Racism towards people of color is, unfortunately, something we are all aware of. Children are now growing up constantly connected to news and technology, which means they are aware of the violence of racism. If you have a child of color, they have likely experienced at least some form of racist act, slur, or microaggression.... Continue Reading →
When you are a coach you are not only there to be a coach but also to be a mentor to today’s youth. As a coach, you are able to teach your athletes the importance of everyday tasks. You are someone these athletes can go to in a time of need, someone they can trust.... Continue Reading →
Painful emotions are most often experienced as intense, overwhelming, and unmanageable. They can lead us to cope in unhealthy ways because we are so flooded and don’t know what else to do. Listed below are some great techniques to try when you need a moment of relief. 1. REST (relax, evaluate, set an intention, and... Continue Reading →
In another book in our children’s novel series, we look at the Diversity Ninja by Mary Nhin. The last book we talked about was The Inclusive Ninja, that book took a look at including others and making sure no one is left out. About the Author Mary Nhin has a whole series of books, all... Continue Reading →
Anger can be a challenging emotion to experience, especially as a child. For most of us, it is an “all-or-nothing” feeling that may be difficult to manage at times. If your child has been acting out in their anger, below are some tools you can implement at home. 1. Differentiate between feelings and behaviors. Talk... Continue Reading →
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