…with the brilliance of illustrating the different mixers in each generation’s vignette. I wouldn’t have appreciated these lovely details had it not been for Gail. I think we derived just…
…in our children. The alpha complex appears to be more prevalent in North American children than in children from countries where culture is more intact. It strikes me that this…
…that I need more words, not less, to explain what I see. The more important the topic, the more words I assumed would be required. Perhaps I have been wrong….
…is most secure in their life. If hurting too much is the problem, then surely love is the answer. It is a solution as old as time but one that…
…or around us– but what happens inside of us as a result. And about who is, or isn’t, present with us in our pain. This is the message of the recently…
…intention for it to become a regular thing. It was the beginning of a new rhythm. The important thing? We are doing this together, my girls and I, and are…
…instinct, I am tremendously grateful for the increased ‘smoothness’ in day-to-day parenting that comes with this insight. I am able to see moments of counterwill when my children resist or…
…inherent part of our make up as human beings. If all goes well, we are impelled to venture forth to become viable beings. It starts with “I’ll do it myself”…
In this three-part series, Faculty member Dr. Deborah MacNamara paints a picture of the sensitive (‘orchid’) child, discusses the challenges commonly faced when raising sensitive children, and offers insight into…
…circumstances, it should take the average child five to seven years for their brain to fully integrate sensory information with increasing speed and efficiency. Once brain integration is achieved, the…