Parents often try to teach their kids to say “sorry” by insisting they say it, but forcing your child to say sorry never teaches genuine remorse or regret–especially if your child is upset and doesn’t want to. Parents who take this approach may: I get it! And I agree that it’s important for kids to …
Many inspirational speakers, coaches and other experts promote the belief: change your thoughts, change your life. However, this is a myth for most people who have experienced trauma–especially if you’ve had a tendency to be disconnected from your feelings. But if you believe that you *should* be able to be calmer and not get triggered …
Image Credit: Unsplash, Giulia Bertelli When you feel as if you’re failing and you want to give up, you may just be in the messy middle, and in that moment, showing up for yourself is vital because this is where the *magic* happens. You know those moments when your child or teen says something angry …
I gratefully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people.
