by Suzanne | May 20, 2020 | Connection, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Listening, Mental Health, Resilience, Well-being
During this transition to Phase 2 as schools being to reopen their buildings, it can be challenging to support our children when we have so many questions and feelings ourselves. Some of you may choose not to send your child(ren). If your child(ren) will be returning,...
by Suzanne | May 4, 2020 | Emotional Literacy, Mental Health, Resilience, Well-being
May 4 – 10, 2020 is Mental Health Week. During this time of shelter-in-place, looking after our mental health is more needed and more challenging than ever. I created this infographic as a simple visual reminder of four ways we can support our well-being. If you...
by Suzanne | Dec 1, 2018 | Children, Emotional Literacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Well-being
If your family is like mine and the other families I know, heading into December feeling like “I’ve got this!” is a daunting task. On top of all the usual ups and downs of family life, there are the added emotions that the upcoming holiday brings. Extended family...
by Suzanne | Jul 2, 2018 | Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Values
Values Values are what is important to you; the guideposts by which you’ll make decisions. They are qualities that reflect who you want to be in the world. When we make decisions that take into account our values, we are more congruent and will feel more connected to...
by Suzanne | Apr 3, 2018 | Children, Emotional Literacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Well-being
Figuring out what practices work for you and your family – whether they be mindfulness, kindness, compassion, gratitude or any other type of practice – is a process. My daughter, when she was four, used to tell me quite emphatically, “I don’t...
by Suzanne | Oct 31, 2017 | Children, Children's Books, Developing empathy, Emotional Literacy, Emotional Vocabulary, Well-being
Here are three books that you could use to jump start a conversation with your child about friendship and how we are all connected. The first two, Rain! and The Friend Ship, are best suited for 3 to 5 year olds. The last one, Stone Soup, is appropriate for primary and...
