Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firefighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those...

Learning Styles

One of my main issues with the public school system is that they do not cater to multiple learning styles. My son was in Montessori for pre-k and thrived because it accommodated multiple learning styles. Many people cannot homeschool their children, but you can...

Mommy and Me Fitness: Belly Huggers

Helping your children develop coordination and a love for fitness begines by immersing them in an environment that promotes physical activity. The following activities are suggestions only. Remember to always support baby's head and neck and ensure you do not bounce...

Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is simply the way we feel about ourselves. It is the product of people's evaluation of their real-selves compared with their ideal-selves. Everyone has an ideal-self. This is who they believe they should be. (remember, “shoulds” almost always...

Aromatherapy

Just like colors, textures and virtually anything else, scents hold special meaning for people based upon their previous association. The following are several examples of different scents and what they are purported to do. 90% of reality is what we do with our...