Self-Support

Self-Support

Nov
01
Our Brains Can D.J. Empowering "Playlists"

Our Brains Can D.J. Empowering "Playlists"

Unhelpful thoughts often spin (on repeat) in the background of our lives: "I'm not enough." "
4 min read
Oct
26
Note to Self: A Simple Strategy for Panic Attacks

Note to Self: A Simple Strategy for Panic Attacks

Write yourself a note, from past you to future you: "You are having a panic attack. It will pass.
5 min read
Sep
12
Mistake-Friendly Learning Reduces Perfectionism

Mistake-Friendly Learning Reduces Perfectionism

More than ever, adolescents get stuck in perfectionism. But mistakes, not perfection, pave the road to accomplishment. In addition to
3 min read
Sep
10
3 Ways to Build Radical Acceptance

3 Ways to Build Radical Acceptance

Radical acceptance is the practice of accepting the circumstances, no matter how challenging they might be. Here are three simple
2 min read
Sep
09
Radical Acceptance: Making Peace with What You Can't Control

Radical Acceptance: Making Peace with What You Can't Control

As a parent, one of the most useful coping skills you can have is radical acceptance: Letting go of what
4 min read
Sep
01
Humor, a Proclamation, a Love Letter

Humor, a Proclamation, a Love Letter

For many of us, humor is a love language, a coping skill, and a way to stay in balance when
2 min read
Aug
07
Drawing Boundaries with "Doomrollers"

Drawing Boundaries with "Doomrollers"

You don't have to get steamrolled by someone else's need to share bad news... I had
3 min read
Aug
01
Woo-Hoo! A Book Review!

Woo-Hoo! A Book Review!

Woo-Hoo! is a totally charming new kids' book featuring the chicken we all really, really need. This post contains
2 min read