Friends,  Can we talk about the damn elf? I mean, really. I feel like elf vs. no elf has the stress and weight of stay-at-home vs. working moms! For some, the elf represents fun, tradition, mischief, surprise and a little help to get kids to behave. For others, it’s stressful, elicits guilt, forgetfulness and overwhelm.  […]

Friends,  Take a look at this plant…it’s a Christmas Cactus. I got it several years ago and it had big, beautiful, red blooms. Then, as cacti do, it went dormant. Now, it looks like this photo.  I’ve had this plant, nurtured this plant, and taken care of it for FIVE years. After the first winter, […]

Lean into a conversation with my friend and colleague, Ann Brown, as we discuss how to talk to kids about war and violence. Ann is a Jewish Cantor, Educator, and incredible woman. We talk about ways to discuss war and violence with children in developmentally appropriate ways. And Ann walks us through a 10-step map that […]

As we wrap up November and a month on the podcast that was all about boundaries, I thought I might mention a thing or two about boundaries in this newsletter. As a reminder, boundaries are defining what’s okay and what’s not okay for you. Boundaries are not a line the sand nor are they ultimatums. Boundaries […]

Today, Dr. Amy talks about the “B” word, boundaries. Join us to learn the continuum of boundaries and why we should all take a radical look at our own boundaries. It’s also a sneak-peek into our learning collaborative with a special invitation to join! RESOURCES Dr. Amy’s Newsletter Learning Collaborative – The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. […]

I’ll miss you in this space Friends,  Well, get out the tissues, friend, because this newsletter is a tear-jerker. If you’re like me, you’re an easy crier, and that’s a beautiful thing. It’s just part of our humanbeingness.  This weekend, I began saying goodbye to my office and private practice in Clackamas, Oregon. 20+ years […]

When families are tough, toxic, or hurtful to you and your children, what do you do? You set clear boundaries for your own mental health and protection. Listen in as my friend & colleague, Hayley Runnels, discuss why boundaries are important, albeit hard, especially as we move into the holidays. Hayley is an author, advocate, influencer, […]

As soon as Ashley said, “I’m in a relationship with boundaries,” I was all in! Boundaries are dynamic, unique, self-reflective and a continual process. Take a listen to my friend, Ashley Breland, as she walks us through a path of insight regarding ways to integrate boundaries in our lives. Ashley Breland @ashley_theboundarytherapist supports people to […]

Hello Friends,  My son called me with excitement last week, “Mom, I crushed my sales call for FFA!” He celebrates with me.  My daughter called me in tears, “Mom, I’m so sad, can you talk?” She mourns with me.  My son, “Mom, can you help my friend with a resume? A job? A meal?”  He […]

Join Dr. Amy and about 500 educators as we discuss why behaviors are so darn complex today! It’s important to be in community with one another, as our schools are grappling with increasing violence, teacher burnout, and concern. We need to come together and share wisdom. Friends, I hosted a workshop ALL about this and […]