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When life feels overwhelming, it’s natural to assume that we need to make major changes: more time, more effort, more discipline. But when the nervous system has been under stress for a long time, big changes can actually feel unsettling, even if they’re positive. What helps most is something much simpler: small, steady moments called […]

Hello, friend. I’m really glad you’re here to learn about how helping others makes us feel strong. Today, let’s talk about something important. Let’s talk about love. Love isn’t just a feeling we have inside. Love is something we do. Love shows up in how we treat people. What does helping mean? Helping doesn’t have

Most parents don’t just want their children to be nice, or smart, or happy, or accomplished. They want them to be good humans with empathy: people who know how to stay connected, even when things are uncomfortable. People who can care deeply without losing themselves. At its core, that’s what it means to love well.

A gentle guide to creating low-pressure morning rhythms that can support co-regulation with soft starts and small morning rituals. There is nothing I crave more than a slow morning. The reality is that they can be few and far between. This can feel even more challenging in the school year when the morning requires you

Sometimes as kids you hear about things happening around you and you start to feel scared because you can’t control so many things around you. It can feel overwhelming when you feel this way and sometimes you don’t know what to do. One thing you can always do is find a way to help someone else.

Humans are inherently social beings. From early tribal societies to modern neighborhoods and online groups, our well-being has always been tied to our connections with others. A strong sense of community — the feeling that you belong to a supportive network of people who share mutual care and understanding — plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health.

I imagine your children are asking questions about what’s going on in the news or in the city. If they’re anything like mine, they pick up on every little thing you say or what they’re hearing at school. They might be asking about what ICE is, or wondering even why everybody seems more tense. They might not be able to put their finger on it, but children can often perceptively know when something is going on. 

In our culture, “independence” is often held up as the ultimate goal of successful parenting. We want to raise self-sufficient, resilient children who can handle anything the world throws at them. But in our quest for independence, are we accidentally teaching our children to be alone?

With late summer comes a wave of urgency. The pressure to squeeze in as much fun as you can into the season, before the brisk cold, darker days and fall commitments whisks us back. By late summer, your rhythm can be thrown off.

Lots of kids feel a little (or a LOT) nervous when it’s time to go back to school and guess what? That feeling is actually trying to help you.