La quarentena , the time a new mother stays confined after childbirth literally means “40 days” and is the origin of the english word “quarantine”. Many of us endured a time of isolation after we gave birth. We know how hard it was, even when the world was safely humming along outside our doors, Read More
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Basic Trust: Not just for Baby
Do you focus most of your attention on your baby? Do you notice when her diaper is wet without criticizing her for peeing? I think the answer is a resounding “YES”. We do this naturally so our babies will develop trust that the world as a safe, loving, and caring place. However, at the same Read More
Play It Again
“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair”— Khalil Gibran One day, I woke up and realized I had forgotten how to play. I had been an expert as a child. Many parents get overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a Read More
Focus Time
“There is ecstasy in paying attention.”–Anne Lamott From Distracted to Focused Have you ever had this experience? You get in the car, drive somewhere, arrive 10 minutes later not knowing how you got there? It’s scary, magical and all too familiar, right? You were on automatic pilot; your attention was somewhere else. We spend much Read More