8 Things I Learned at a Mindful Family Retreat
“Mom, where is the tv?” my son asked as we entered our room at the Shambhala Mountain Mindful Family Retreat. We were going to learn mindful activities for kids and …
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What It Might Take to Slow Down as a Family
The wind whipped the roof of the athletic center. I was working out. Trying to take the time to take care of myself when I got the call. “Umm…Marnie, the …
Simple Ways to Find Your Way Back to Mindful Parenting
“Mindful parenting” sounds attractive, right? Sure, I want to be a mindful parent but what does that phrase actually mean? John Gottman defines “mindful parenting” as the ability to respond …
What to do if your child is the bully & is better than that
“Do you have a minute to chat?” my son’s teacher asked me waving me to come into her classroom. My stomach dropped as I managed a smile, “Sure!” She began …
The Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child: Empathy & Gratitude
I remember sitting at my nana’s kitchen table. My fingers fiddled with the plastic tablecloth, and I could see the bumps from various notes, to-do lists, and articles my nana …
I told my 6 year old the truth about Las Vegas and this is what happened…
I cradled my iPhone in the palm of my hand. My eyes scanned the headline: “deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history”. My breath lost its way for a moment. Then, …