I’m not sure what set it off but I’m thinking about the many, many times that Moms (and a few Dads) have shared this guilty confession with me: “I can’t wait for school vacation to end.” Family members, friends, neighbors and many, many clients. Strangers in the grocery store and the airport. People tell me things. Parents who feel overwhelmed by school vacation have a lot in common. They often think they’re alone with that thought; many of them feel guilty for even having it. I…
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Prefers Presence to Presents
Do we really need to create more stress and drama? What if our presence -- that very fact of BEING -- is enough for the people who love us? Parents can choose the presence of mind to reduce holiday stress for their families. What a gift.
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On Being Present
Sometimes our quest for the perfect present can render parents completely absent from the family life that they love. Take a moment for a holiday stress check -- don't let it disconnect you from being present.