“No, what if we eat first, I just need to draw this first,…” (Joseph age 8)
As parents, Lena and Allie wanted their son to be heard and to have a place to be creative, empathetic and communicative. Every time, Joseph was told an expectation he had a response, a…
“How do I decide who my children can see in person? Where to go? When? What is the rule? (Parents of 2)
With parenting comes decisions of nursing, sleeping habits, food choices, what toys to bring into the home, when to leave your baby with a sitter…and then do you…
“When can we leave this house? I feel like I have no fun anymore!” (Raina, age 8)
Raina’s parents communicated that each day is like a heavy weight has been placed on their shoulders; the kids moan, the toys have all been played and everyone says they are bored.
In…
Creating New Paths for Stillness
With one house and 5 people, the volume can get very intense, space can feel sparse and my sanity can feel at its end! What can we do? (parent, of 3 kids — COVID-19 Time)
During these months, Moving Moments will bring you specific stories…
“I feel I’ve lost all my power and I am defeated when I am misperceived, or ignored.” (Dr. Lori Baudino)
Several of the children I work with asked me to share with them my personal Kryptonite. The experience of a person, action, or item that makes me feel weak, unresponsive…
Family Connection in the Time of Coronavirus
Planning for your family’s extended time at home
Picture this: A time when families eat meals together, play board games and read books. Children explore nature — go for hikes, climb trees, play with water and stare at the stars.
While we pray…
“How will my child process this crisis? Are there safe emotional outlets during this change?” (Mother of 2 ages 6–11).
Being featured on news outlets and family centered shows allowed me to express the importance of the body and movement during this time of crisis. For a large audience, I…
“Mommy, Mommy…” (Rafael, age 4)
Rafael, didn’t have to do much to create an immediate barrier between himself and others. The moment he met someone, he would turn away, put his hands over his ears and call out for his mother. …
“I’m the worst…did you see how I messed that up? (Brittney age 10)
Do you ever get caught up in the content of what a child says? We have learned to honor words and take them literally. We support child(ren) that “no” means “NO!” But what if there is more…
What if something bad happens to me? What if my family isn’t safe?
(Patrick, age 7)
You may have heard my favorite quote, “worrying is a waste of the imagination.” When children perseverate on topics of the unknown, they appear to be stuck like a record skipping over and over…
