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April 3, 2016

Listen, listen, listen: It is a skill.

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  • listening, mindfulness, presence, self regulation, Uncategorized
Teacher: ” Who does not know what to do now?” Student: ” I have no idea what we’re doing.” Teacher:  “Were you listening? “ Student:  ” Couldn’t you just tell me again.  It is easier that way.” Teacher: ” Easier for you!  Not me.” As a teacher I can’t tell […]
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December 15, 2015

How to Give Presence During the Holiday Season

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  • Awakening Joy in Kids, Parents, caregivers, presence
Remembering back on my own childhood, the actual presents fade into the background and the sights, scents and sounds come flooding in as memories.  The holiday Season can become so focussed on presents that presence is quite frankly forgotten. I took the time to sit with my own happy memories […]
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