How to Be a Psychologically Flexible Parent What Does Psychologically Flexible Parenting Look Like? Psychological flexibility has 3 components, according to Lynn Bufka, PsyD, a Clinical Psychologist with the American Psychological Association and author of When the going gets tough… 1. A willingness to live […]
Breaking Addiction to Heal True Connections Herein lies an important reminder about addiction: All addictions are to something external to you. It doesn’t matter if you’re addicted to alcohol, opiates, or cocaine, your “drug” is a chemical substance released in the brain, just as a […]
A Path to Equitable School Funding A recent analysis of California state funding indicates that inequity in school funding occurs throughout the funding system, across regions, and within districts. This issue of Equity in California’s Schools, explains that “Although California, unlike many states, does not […]
Caring for a Christmas Cactus Christmas cacti grow quite large, usually reaching a length of five to seven feet. Most cactus thrive in a bright, well-lit room with an average light output of about 12 to 15 hours per day. A high-energy drink, such as […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love. May your Christmas be filled with the true miracles and meaning of this Merry time. May the joy and peace of Christmas […]
How do you make Christmas special? Build a Gingerbread House Gingerbread houses are a beloved Christmas tradition. Young and old alike get excited to decorate a gingerbread house and eat the fruits of their labor. They also serve as a great way to build memory-making […]
La Saint-Sylvestre – New Year’s Eve There’s no association between New Year’s Eve and Saint Sylvestre, who was Pope from 314 to 335 A.D., his name is given to the celebration because December 31 is his feast day. And it’s called la Saint-Sylvestre because […]
The most popular Christmas idioms Be no angel- sometimes behave badly Christmas comes but one in year – used as an excuse for over indulgence, whether on food or on gifts, on the basis that it doesn’t happen often Cold turkey – nothing to do with […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Wrapping Christmas Presents What You Need to Get Wrapping Let’s start with the basics. Don’t forget to bring scissors, paper, a wrapping template, and tape. The first step is choosing the paper. Choose a paper that gives the gift’s recipient a […]