Our children, easily seen, can be difficult to interpret as we peer through the windows of their lives. Our presence in their lives is critical to their development and nurturing.
Resilience
Positive Childhood Experiences
PCEs are critical to childhood development. When problems occur such as ACES, PCEs and their associated relational health are the key going forward.
LEGOs – Why? Regulation
In retirement, I have found a “happy place” building LEGO sets. It helps me regulate.
A Joyous Journey
I wasn’t sure what retirement would be like. I knew that I would be “retiring” but vowed to not withdraw from service to children and families.1 My commitment to advocacy could not be time-limited. I could not withdraw from the work at hand. But it would be different. When I was working, I felt that…
Laughter and tears are potent salves
We should be looking for salves (anything that soothes or relieves) in our interactions with our children.
Adversity, resilience, and flourishing – Oh my!
There is a path forward from adversity. Resilience and flourishing to help establish SSNRs and using the tools of relational health can help clear that path.