In my work and play I enjoy hand crafts and expressive artistry. One of my favorite places to go for inspiration is Michael’s Craft Stores. I can always find a wide array of color, forms, glitter, ribbons, paper and most importantly, my very own imagination, right there in the store with me. I like to […]

In many cultures throughout the world, there are beautiful and healthful customs that we can borrow to relieve ourselves from the stresses of everyday life. For example, the indigenous peoples of Canada, “leave worries in the basket” outside the door of their homes. They believe it allows for harmonious relations. I wonder if this custom

What Do Humming, Whistling, and Blowing Out A Candle Have In Common To Calm Your Child? By Dr. Roxanne Daleo The throat is the communication center of your body. Your throat can be used in verbal and non-verbal ways: verbally as in speech, non-verbally as in humming. Humming enhances your brain power and calms the

And Why Gold Stars, Stickers & Bribes Do Not Work! By Dr. Roxanne Daleo Do you believe your child will become a leader because she makes straight A’s on her report card? Do you think a shopping spree at the Mall or date at the nail salon spa will improve her self-concept? These and other

By Dr. Roxanne Daleo In my recent post, Go The Distance, I pointed out the importance of teaching ourselves and our children how to “stay with” a situation even when it feels hard, uncomfortable or boring. Some readers asked me how to begin. Currently, many of us have been inadvertently filling our minds and hearts

Cultivate Healthy Happy Self-Esteem “The Time Travel Technique” By Dr. Roxanne Daleo Have you ever heard or had someone say to you, with good intentions of course, “how can you be so dumb as to…!” Educational social psychologist, John Gottman’s research on the impact of criticism reports that five positive to one negative criticism mars

or “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!” By Dr. Roxanne Daleo Our home team, the New England Patriots, won Super Bowl 51-having the biggest comeback in Superbowl history. Yeah! After the game,Tom Brady was interviewed, having achieved his fourth Superbowl MVP (Most Valuable Player) award to which he replied, “Football is a

Guided Imagery Relaxation with Fingerhold to Calm Your Child By Dr. Roxanne Daleo The holidays are exciting for children and adults alike, but they can also cause intense outbursts for children unable to manage their emotions. Also because children are so open, they are very  sensitive to picking up on the emotions of other children and

Thanksgiving for every meal because it’s a sacred interconnected event! Let’s come together in praise and thanksgiving daily. Let’s demonstrate our appreciation for all there is, for all we are, connected to the web of life and each other. When we do, we help our children acknowledge the realms of nature and spirit. In this

First of all, your child’s progress or relapse has a direct relationship to your energy and emotional stability. If your nerves are jangled, then your child will reflect this nervousness. However, learn to become present, slow yourself down and see what happens! 1. CONSISTENCY Choose a consistent place and time either in the late afternoon