It’s that time of year again when kids head back to school and your family settles into a new routine. As a mom of four daughters, I understand what it’s like to feel a mixture of relief and uncertainty heading into the school year. It’s time for a new teacher, different classmates and new expectations which creates anxiety for many kids about school. Here are 5 ways to reduce anxiety and help support your child’s health this school year.

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by  Mal Duane   

Family gatherings can really stir the emotional pot of unresolved emotional wounds. However, in most cases it may be more about our individual perception than actual events. Here are 5 steps you can apply to any scenario to keep you laughing through the maze of holiday dread.

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Clinging to our resentments may inspire those around us to show us sympathy for a time, but it won’t create the kind of life we truly want. Only when we take full responsibility for loving ourselves and release anything that is “not love,” do we experience the miraculous.

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You are creating the relationship you are living in. With every moment, every decision, every word, every action, every experience you participate in, you are creating your relationship every day. If you have never thought about it this way or done this work, the relationship you are in today is an Accidental Relationship. A relationship created moment by moment, primarily unconsciously and in reaction to the other person. It’s time to shift that.

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There is nothing more satisfying than the realization that your 14-year old daughter admires the way you show up in the world. One magical day, a bright young woman tells you that you are hero in her eyes. How cool is that? About 12 years ago, I made a choice to become a healthier version of myself to become a conscious parent and positive role model for my daughter. I’m so glad I did the work and hope you find the following five conscious parenting tips supportive.

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