“Once developing inside our mother, we are receiving postcards from the outside world. These postcards tell us if this world is dangerous or safe… Knowing nothing else, we learn from those messages.”Epidemiologist David Barker (1938-2013) Before we’re born, we’ve begun forming patterns and responses to the outside world via chemical signals from inside the sensory…
An antidote for the stress Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply with…
“Teaching students self-regulation and social emotional skills… starting in preschool… leads to behaviors that give kids a greater chance for success, such as being able to stay on task and learn, get along with others, and feel better about being at school,” shares the Committee for Children, in this two-minute video. As early childhood educators…
Observing the flow of water or energy can provide us with insights Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not…
Here is a story about growth and protection, and how these biological responses in our bodies impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. What plays out inside of us is simultaneously playing out on the screen of life, all around us. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when…
How losing power helped me learn how to regain my power Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
A friend just sent me something that contained the following question, “Who would you be without your story?” The question caught my eye and intrigued me enough that I began pondering the question. What if I had been born a man instead of a woman? What if I was tall instead of short? What if…
Do you make things happen, watch things happen, or wonder what just happened? Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the…
I have been posting about three newsletters a week for quite a while. Then this past November I launched my new podcast series entitled, Did You Know? My weekly podcast replaced one of the newsletters, so currently you are receiving two newsletters and one podcast a week. I wanted you to know I am making…