Make Your Own “Calm Box” for Emotional Regulation

Have you heard of the “Calm Box” before?It can even be a “Release Box” for anger diffusing.It could even be a “Realignment Box”.You can make this for yourself and/or for your kids.It’s such an open-ended project to re-discover emotional intelligence for yourself and for your child/teenager to understand how to emotionally regulate. I look backContinueContinue reading “Make Your Own “Calm Box” for Emotional Regulation”

Sticker Giveaway ~ Enter to Win, my friends!

I did it. I finally produced waterproof, holographic stickers with my own designs. It’s been a long time coming. These are hand-drawn designs by me. Click this image to be taken directly to my Instagram account. I told myself that this would be the first thing I do once I’m settled back into living inContinueContinue reading “Sticker Giveaway ~ Enter to Win, my friends!”

7 Simple Ways to Ride the Waves of Anxiety

Beloved friends! There have been requests from readers to do a post on how I handle my anxiety. Since moving back in Vancouver, BC after 7 years of living in Japan, I’ve been meeting new folks who also have anxiety. I feel like more people are becoming more self-aware of their mental and emotional state.ContinueContinue reading “7 Simple Ways to Ride the Waves of Anxiety”

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

    Here’s a fun little intentional crafty check-in you could create for yourself and partner! I had this watercolour practice handy so I decided to write down my notes on the wall to check-in if getting tossed about by the occasional turbulence.  These reminders are from the book, “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” by Dr.ContinueContinue reading “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids”

Parenting Guided Meditation – Morning Routine

Sorry for the long wait on this guided meditation. I know some of you have been asking for this. I have made this meditation downloadable from Soundcloud so feel free to use this to ground yourself at any time during the day. It’s not just for the morning, though I find it useful to doContinueContinue reading “Parenting Guided Meditation – Morning Routine”