By Annie Schien, M.Ed. The word capacity has come to me time and time again in the throes of parenting. Namely, the growing awareness around how low my capacity feels, sometimes chronically. Capacity – I think you know what I’m talking about…is that smorgasbord of patience, energy, the ability to regulate oneself, internal calm and …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: #womenshistorymonth, modeling imperfection, momsperfection, Parenting, Parenting Values, perfectionism in parenting, Self awareness, self compassion, Vulnerability
My wish for Mother’s Day is that every Mom have an empathetic confidante who lends a listening ear. The sense of shared understanding and ability to be cared for and loved no matter what can help us all rise like a phoenix out of the ashes, better than ever. On the part of the listener, …
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: "Daring Greatly", Brene Brown, Courage, Empathetic confidant, Empathy, Listening, Mother's Day, Mother's Day wish, Self discipline, Suspending judgment, Vulnerability
