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  • Parenting with Emotional Synergy

    “Synergy – the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously.” – Mark Twain As a parent, I always want the best for my child. She’s my one and only. In her first decade of life, I have learned… Continue reading

    Parenting with Emotional Synergy
  • Intergenerational Relational Healing

    Responding to challenging behavior takes intentional awareness of self and each other. Intergenerational growth through coregulation develops resiliency and relationship. Continue reading

    Intergenerational Relational Healing
  • Misdirected Big Feels

    When a seventh grader randomly told me to ef off and gave me some superlatives, I became curious. My unexpected “Ok. Would you like to go for a walk” response disrupted her “attack.” She was expecting me to give her… Continue reading

    Misdirected Big Feels
  • Relational Well-Being

    “… belonging and being loved are core to the human experience. We are a social species; we are meant to be in community—emotionally, socially, and physically interconnected with others.” – Bruce D. Perry Part 1: Neurobiological Need for Connection and… Continue reading

    Relational Well-Being
  • Checking Your “Engine” Meditation Moment

    As we are here together and you are actively listening to what I am sharing, I want you to settle in where you are. Try to find your body’s rest point and fall into that space. Once you’ve found your… Continue reading

    Checking Your “Engine” Meditation Moment
  • Unapologetically Authentic

    By taking the time to better understand yourself, you unleash an inner capacity that courageously propels you forward. In due time you realize what had you tethered which creates a compelling release when you become untethered. In other words- when… Continue reading

    Unapologetically Authentic
  • “It’s Not Entitlement- It’s Effective Accommodation”

    Learn how auditory sensory input impacts engagement and how to effectively support sensory students’ nervous system needs. Continue reading

    “It’s Not Entitlement- It’s Effective Accommodation”
  • The Day My Life Changed Forever

    “Thank you will never be enough.” -Me, Myself, and I Let me tell you a story of something that happened to me, on this day, 20 years ago. My dearly loved boyfriend at the time was flying off to Japan… Continue reading

    The Day My Life Changed Forever
  • What is “masking?”

    I recently did a podcast on masking but I can’t get it out of my head! Now that the concept is so fresh and real to me- I feel like I’m seeing it everywhere! Listen to my podcast episode here:… Continue reading

    What is “masking?”
  • Mind Over Matter

    I’ve reflected within the year of 2020 of how many historical pivots unfolded (and continue to develop). Yet, I haven’t shared with you what I’ve learned from the radical year of 2020 (one to never be forgotten). Thus, no better… Continue reading

    Mind Over Matter