I think often the term self-care sounds like a luxury to parents. If you ask a parent what do they do for self-care they may respond that eventually, they want to do something great just for them one day. I always am fascinated by the response because it resembles the same response that someone might give if you asked them…
At a young age, our kids are influenced by their peers but even before their peers have clout we set the stage for their social and emotional engagement. I have been doing a lot of work in the field of anti-bullying, relational aggression and friendship. As a therapist, these topics are of interest to my client base and unfortunately, unhealthy…
Okay parents. We have all had those days when we plan an outdoor activity that is scheduled perfectly from start to finish. You know the one? The playground playdate or the parent and kid meet-up at the local outdoor ice cream parlor…and then …snow or thunder or scary winds. Now what? I find that parenting requires us to be able…
Black History month was always a big deal to me…well not always. I first recall caring about it when I was in 1st grade and my librarian filled our modest library with photos of Diana Ross, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr., Stevie Wonder and Jackie Robinson. I knew Diana Ross because my grandmother was the original supremes fan girl…
It is a new year. The planners are out. The Christmas trees and celebratory decorations are down. How are you feeling? Really. How are you feeling? Are you connecting with your own needs and those of your children? As you may recall our goal this year is to bring focus to the issues that sometimes may be uncomfortable or swept…
I sat in the passenger seat holding tight to the side of the door as my husband drove us to our destination. He is not a speeder per se but he is definitely not a slow driver. I looked at him with pleading in my eyes (which he could not see because after all he was driving) I said sternly.…
You may find it hard to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some tips to help you cope with your “not so merry” Christmas feelings.
My two year old told me that daddy worked at the “Blue Oval” he smiled widely, and he added that “Daddy makes the cars”. That is correct my toddler has an understanding to some degree of what his father does for a living. He then told me that I work at a building. When I asked him what do I…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger: Tara Michener, MA, LPC, NCC And author of “The Who I Am Series” and Teen Books By Tara My two year old told me that daddy worked at the “Blue Oval” he smiled widely, and he added that “Daddy makes the cars”. That is correct my toddler has an understanding to some degree of what his…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger – Tara Michener – www.taramichener.com The speakers at the shopping mall remind you that this is the most wonderful time of the year. The retail ads echo the fact that in order to make your child happy and joyful it is necessary to purchase things that you may not be able to afford. You are missing your…
