Summertime Blues?
End of Summer got you stressed? Here are 4 tips to keep your cool The dreaded end of summer can trigger stress as we anticipate back to school and the hectic holiday months. For those of us in the
The Truth About Santa
The Truth About Santa is... Different for each and every family. There is no one size fits all approach to parenting, so we must start first with what feels right and true in our heart and lead from there.
Podcast Recording and a Gift for you!
Podcast Recording I had such a great time talking with Julia from A Podcast For Moms. We had great conversation about motherhood, pandemic parenting, step parenting and how to stay present and grounded when things get tough. I'm so
The Power of Play
Play: The Work of Childhood For our children play is more than just about having fun. Mr. Rogers said it best, "“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children,
Thoughts on Motherhood
I recently re-listened to an Atomic Mom's Podcast that featured Dr.Britta Bushnell. You can listen to it HERE. In her interview she describes the rite of passage into motherhood as a practice in being "open to the unbidden", to
Village Updates! Now Offering Therapy in Encinitas!
Looking for a therapist in Encinitas? Happy to share that I provide therapy to women, children and teens and have openings! I took a bit of a hiatus from Bring Back the Village Newsletters this past year. Trying to
Out with the old…in with the new
As 2020 comes to a close you may find yourself reflecting on the past year. No matter which way you look at it, I think we can all agree this year was intense!! Living through a pandemic has touched
A Guided Meditation, Peaceful Place
Dear Friends, These are some strange times. As you read this I hope you are safe, healthy and at ease. Though, I image, you are likely experiencing a wide range of emotions as we navigate these rough seas. There
Moving With Kids: How to Stay Grounded
We recently moved into a new home and boy was it a tough transition! I anticipated the challenge and prepared my little one as best I could but, as usual, there were some unexpected bumps along the way. Here
Summer News!
Hello Village Mama's! I hope you are finding this summer to be gentle and nourishing. There's been a lot of movement and changes here at Bring Back the Village (if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may already