Why mindfulness is an essential skill of the new year. Navigating the modern world is not easy — our culture places excessive demands on our time and attention, often pulling our focus away from those nearest to us and even away from our personal health and well-being. Technology dominates every aspect of our lives. While […]
Holiday Mindfulness
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s incredibly important for parents to give themselves the time and space to prepare for the upcoming challenges. For adults, the holiday season can be incredibly overwhelming. We are exposed to a constant stream of advertising, our communities and homes are dressed up in the brightest, boldest colors and […]
Teaching Gratitude
Learn some research-backed tips for fostering a thankful child. Wanting to raise a thankful child has its challenges. The entitlement cultural narrative can be a significant challenge in your quest. Has your child been given a birthday gift or invited to a friend’s party? You know they really liked the gift or party, and when […]
Tricks and Treats of Mindfulness
How mindful parenting can help develop a healthier parent-child relationship. It can be very challenging to raise a young family. If you have found yourself losing your patience and overreacting when your child says or does something unacceptable, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to modify your parenting style and create a loving, […]
All About Mindful Parenting
Why you should consider parenting mindfully. If you have ever found yourself reacting more harshly than necessary when dealing with your child only to feel remorseful later on, you are not alone. Mindful parenting is a parenting strategy that focuses on stopping a negative interaction in its tracks before it occurs and reframing the interaction […]
Goal-Setting for the School Year
How to help your kids achieve goals in the new school year with a sensory vision board. Does your child have ADHD, autism, anger problems or other issues that get in the way of effective learning? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle with helping their kids succeed academically. The good news is that […]
Back-to-School Anxiety in 2022
When news of pandemics and school shootings create anxiety, and cyberbullying causes fear, artistic expression, and present-moment awareness can instill calm. If the world feels more stressful to you than ever before, you’re not alone. COVID-19 and its unending variants, school shootings, cyberbullying, threats of nuclear war, climate catastrophes and a looming recession have us […]
Mindful Travel
Have a soothing summer vacation with the help of these six mindfulness exercises for traveling with kids. Family vacations can be magical, creating memories that last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, traveling with children can be challenging too. Your children may experience new places and new people while also trying novel things. Occasionally, this induces anxiety, […]
Parents Are People Too!
Attention, OC Parents: Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or just burnt out? Our panelists hope to give audience members guidance and tools to deal with the stressors of parenting today. ATTENDED ONE OF OUR WORKSHOPS? COMPLETE OUR SATISFACTION SURVEY If you missed them check out the full Zoom Workshops… July 14 – “Creative Wellness with […]
Parents Are People Too – Share Your Story and Win Big!
Share Your Story and win a family Funday session at Art Therapy OC with Diana Shabtai. ArtTherapyOC.com Instagram & Facebook @ArtTherapyOC Attention, OC Parents: Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or just burnt out? We want to hear from you. We are looking for parents who would like to share their current challenges. In our workshops, our […]
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