"Children should be mature, strong and be able to deal with difficult challenges." "My daughter is 10, she is old enough to know the...

"Setting boundaries means I have to be rude or mean to the other person." "If I set boundaries, it might mean that the other person might...

I continue to notice how setting boundaries in various spheres of our lives is such an important part of protecting our energy and our...

Picture this: Your 6-year old is furious because they cannot have that cookie before bed-time. They scream and cry and refuse to take no...

We cannot deny that electronic screens are a part of our children's lives, no matter how we look at it. Keeping your child's exposure to...

How many times have you told your child they "should be able" to do this or that? What are you really communicating to them when using...

Bring the following image to your imagination: You see blue skies with a few fluffy, white clouds floating by. Now, place yourself in...

Having a positive outlook on life is important in today's world. Many things are happening around us that are concerning, frustrating and...

American psychologist, Carol Dweck, discovered 30 years ago that what made students succeed at school was their attitude towards failure,...

Society is making positive strides towards talking more openly about mental health and towards seeking help when needed. Are you, as a...

Children (and adults!) need to understand that being their own friend is the first step to being friends with others. How can we be...

If you haven't caught mindfulness-fever yet, jump aboard, because this sure is a practice fit for everyone- young or old. iPads,...

How frequently do you model emotional awareness to your child? When you are angry or sad, do you tell them that you feel this way in the...

Many of my blog-readers currently live in the Netherlands and will have children starting the new school year in the weeks to come. Read...

Have you ever said or thought the words in the title of my blog? Or have you ever heard someone say it before? As adults, we easily...

Read this post to learn more about Mind & Heart Consulting & why I started this practice.