kindness [ˈkīn(d)nəs] NOUN kindnesses (plural noun) 1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. "he thanked them for...

What are you consuming? What type of drink are you as a friend? This isn’t a quiz. Sorry. I don’t know how to set that up quite yet. But...

Imitation is an addition to the other skills to utilize while making the most of play with your child. Previously, I've discussed Praise...

In a previous post, I discussed the importance of Praise. There are five positive parenting skills I will focus on. These can be...

One of the cognitive distortions is Jumping to Conclusions. There are two parts to this: Mind Reading and Fortune Telling. This post...

Benefits of Praise 1. Positive Reinforcement Behaviors that receive attention are reinforced. If you want an action to increase, draw...

HOW TO SAY "NO" using assertive communication strategies: Take your time. Give yourself a second or even a day before responding. "I'll...

As I entered adulthood, all around me, peers talked about the challenge with falling asleep. Friends and co-workers have so much anxiety,...

A cognitive distortion is a thought we have about an event that is irrational, untrue, or harmful. There are a lot of factors that play...

"The secret of your future is found hidden in your daily routine." Does anyone else struggle with routines? I know how important they are...

Sometimes to feel good on the inside, you need to put your best foot forward. Dress for success, if you will! I think beauty comes from...

I want to focus on the power of music with children (and adults).  I, for one, am not naturally musically inclined. However, I love music...

I LOVE BREATHING!!! Saying "take a breath" is so cliché at this point but if you actually do it correctly, it is beyond powerful....

On Thursdays, I will be doing a series on thoughts.  There are a handful of different cognitive distortions. These are thoughts that are...

I am not always enthusiastic but when I am, it is not lukewarm.  Until external influences come into play.  I might come into work with a...

Welp.  My 3 year old child said "Damn It" this morning.  Loud and clear.  She has said it before and I was able to ignore it because to...

Happy Monday!! I understand that most of us loathe Mondays.  I used to be that person. My job was overwhelming and every Sunday night, I...