What’s a fun aspect of being a single woman in your thirties? Glad you asked. For me it’s being the cool aunt to all the wonderful littles in my family and friend groups. I get all the glory of cooking up games and entertainment for the kids, without having to worry about the clean up. … Continued
Growing up in Iowa, I remember marveling at the big maple trees in our backyard. I would gather in the backyard with my neighborhood friends to run and jump in giant piles of crackly brown leaves. Recently, I watched our daughter and son experience their own little wormhole in time in a game of cat-and-mouse … Continued
One of my girlfriends, a mother of two young boys, asked me over coffee the other day, “How can I be more present with my kids in the morning?” At first I giggled and said, “Good luck!”, knowing full well that school mornings are filled with activity, and can be a difficult time to give … Continued
The Song and Dance of Parenting Thinking about the vitally important role of a parent brings to mind a lyric from the popular Foo Fighters’ song, Times Like These: “It’s times like these you give and give again.” “Mommmmmmyyy,” cried our 3-year old son, “I’m awake!” I set down my pen and paper and scurried … Continued
Everyone’s journey into mindfulness is different. For eMindful teacher Zeenat Potia, it began in Mumbai, India, and brought her to the United States to continue her journey and curiosity.
Being a present, connected parent isn’t necessarily a new idea. Parents come into the world with a biological impulse to care for their young, and in healthy, supportive circumstances, they do just that. The demands of modern day life, however, make it hard for parents to be at their best. Not only are the expectations to produce successful, happy, engaged children greater than ever before, but parents are often less supported. What gives? One way to simplify parenting in spite of these challenges is normalize the – and de-personalize – them. Every parent feels stretched thin, overburdened, and alone at times. What if you stopped viewing parenting stress through a lens of “something is wrong with me?” and developed a wider, more compassionate perspective on your struggles and strengths?
What “Return to School” Means During a Pandemic When the return to school advertisements come out, there are always mixed emotions for parents and kids. But in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, this new school year will likely bring heightened emotions for your family. Talking to your kids and their teachers about the best … Continued
Written by eM Life Back to School Time is Here Summer vacation: To children, it seems like a nearly endless break when they can spend time with family, enjoy unstructured play time, socialize with friends, and savor summertime freedom from the rigors of school schedules and classroom demands. Returning back to school each fall brings changes … Continued