How Will Thanksgiving Be Different This Year? When I told my daughter about the topic of this blog post, she asked me why people would discuss politics at Thanksgiving. As a family we tend to avoid conflict at the dinner table. But I’ve talked to enough people to know that’s not the case for … [Read more...]
Navigate Transitions with Grace
New School Year Brings New Transitions It’s back to school time with all the anxiety that brings to families… plus a little more thanks to COVID. And specifically thinking about the transition to college, I realize that families have dropped off children at college for years. And adolescents have … [Read more...]
Being With Each Other
During this season of physical distancing, fear, anxiety, and the unknown, we have the unprecedented opportunity to practice being with each other in whole new ways. By being with I mean making space for and allowing the hard things along with the good things. When I commit to being with … [Read more...]
Peace
Years ago my very wise mother-in-law gave me a coffee mug that has become my absolute favorite. On it is printed the following quote: “peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work, it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. … [Read more...]