Caring Matters
Self-esteem is the cornerstone of one’s mental well-being. And, it is inseparable from how we are treated as kids – namely by our parents, siblings, extended family, teachers, and friends. Moreover, the primary influence on [Read More]
As a parent, you are bombarded with advice and tips. But seriously, when you actually get down to raising a kid we really end up replicating our parents in ways that were good and bad. [Read More]
It is easy to incorporate curative movements in your daily activities that are wonderfully beneficial for your mind and body. Scheduling a fixed exercise time is something I find difficult. However, there are some simple [Read More]
In my younger days, as a fan of the famous crime writer Agatha Christie, I was fascinated how the nondescript sleuth Miss. Marple could solve mysteries while knitting. It felt so silly and impossible that [Read More]
The first two years of a child’s life are the most crucial years in shaping the brain of a child. These are the years of right brain development where lies the core of a child’s personality, [Read More]
Childhood abuse is the betrayal of an innocent’s child’s trust in his/her parents and family. The basic premise of the family is the implicit feeling of being loved and cared for. And that they will [Read More]
Relationships are vital to our emotional and physical health. We need to find ways to get connected to another human being who will support us. Moreso, if the connections with our family of origin are [Read More]
Yes, breastfeeding is important. However, attachment to another human being is crucial for a child’s emotional and physical health. Erroneously the focus is on the physical aspect of feeding without understanding the emotional aspect of [Read More]
Every day I need to work on my mind and body to stay fit. Healing from Complex-PTSD is an ongoing process, particularly getting over my codependency issues. Growing up with an abusive father I l [Read More]
Our feelings make us who we are, when we suppress our emotions we deny our real selves. When something does not feel right yet we continue on that path due to misconstrued beliefs, family pressure [Read More]