Read the First Line Twice, Please
I am embarrassed about my role in this story but share it as part of our learning to fail forward together journey. Did you read that first line twice? I hope so and thank you. I believe it’s important to share stories like the one that follows, especially with our families so…
How Focusing on Mental Health and Mindfulness Can Help Single Fathers Cope
Though single mothers still outnumber single fathers, the number of dads raising kids on their own has skyrocketed over the past few decades. The Huffington Post reports a more than sevenfold jump since the middle of last century. If you’re a single dad struggling with the many challenges you face on a daily basis,…
Never Land Revisited
The Call children, Melba, Bob, and Lois, my mother, spent many a delightful evening in Never, Never, Never Land, as it is always called in their treasured book, “The Picture Story Book of Peter Pan” by Sir J.M. Barrie. Their copy is illustrated with beautiful hand drawn colored pictures by Roy Best and was printed in 1931…
As Seen On
Many people incorrectly assume that resilience is something we are born with; an innate ability to handle stress and the challenges one faces living life. The reality is resiliency is a skill that can be developed.
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Practice resiliency in the midst Covid-19. Ten simple steps for your family to follow.
It’s easy to see the bad, we’re all at risk for catching a virus we know very little about, we’re sheltering in place, social distancing, stockpiling toilet paper, home schooling our kids, wiping away the tears, and calming the tempers and fears (ours and theirs!). We know that it’s hard to cope with these challenges while we step up, make sacrifices, and protect those who are the most vulnerable.
So, here are 10 Steps to parenting with resiliency in these challenging times. There’s no need to read them all at once or try to make a lot of changes overnight. Put this guide where you can reach for it over the next few weeks when you want some inspiration and support.
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Resiliency Skills
Learn more about 12 tools that you can use in building resiliency for children and families.
