“How do I speak to my child about death?” Many parents are concerned that children younger than 9 or 10 years old are too young to understand what death means and should be protected from it. What this generally means is that kids are not told the truth about what death is or what it means. This article gives information and examples about how to speak to young children about death so that healing can happen.

Hello. Today a mother asked me about support groups for girls. This parent is a very aware, caring, sensitive and amazing mom of two children, a 9-year-old daughter and a younger son. The family has undergone some big transitions this past year and her daughter is expressing emotional outbursts that are energetically extreme, emotionally toxic…

Hello! I’ve been putting most of my creative energy into writing Chapter 4 of my next book and am so excited about what is unfolding that I neglected this article series… But today I feel inspired to add another piece to the “Getting kids to do what you want” series that I started two months…

Hello again after a lengthy pause! I have been focused on writing my next book so these articles are taking a backseat for the next several months. Yet today I feel inspired to follow up on my last article about getting kids to do what you want… Let’s start by looking at three parenting styles…

I got an important question from a concerned friend today. In my own words, the question was  essentially “What holistic options are available for dealing with feelings of guilt and self-blame?” In this situation, a parent discovered that her daughter had been sexually abused by a female babysitter years ago. The daughter just revealed this…

We are well on our way into Summer.  Here in Central Texas, we’ve already had some daily high temperatures reaching into the upper 90s! That’s why I’m extra thankful for the cooler nights that have returned, accompanied by breezy, cloudy days in the 80s. That just feels “right” for this time of year… As we…

Welcome Back. This is the fourth article in a series about teen feelings. In this article, we take action to build your youngster’s emotional competence. 1. First, let me say that in general, the emotional body is part of our human survival system; it helps us decide what is needed in a situation. In other…

To follow up on Teen Feelings – Part 3, which gives a context for looking at suicide, here is a list of suicide warning signs. These signs mean your youngster’s state has likely reached a serious and critical level, and it is time to take more serious and direct action. It is also wise at…

Last week, we looked at things to consider when deciding if your teen’s feelings and behaviors are aligned with their experiences, or if they are indicators that your youngster is struggling. This week, we take a deeper look into the life of a teen. 1. First, let me state the obvious: that the teenage years tend…

This is the last in a series of six articles about holistic parenting. So far in this series, you have learned how the five aspects of being – the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic – can support you in creating a pattern of nurturing communication and healthy boundaries with children. In this final article…