by Steve Sisgold The other night I was sitting at a restaurant and noticed a family of four at the next table. What I saw was a sad, but familiar sight. The two teenage kids had no communication with their parents or each other throughout their entire “family” dinner. Each of them sat head down, [...]
By Maria Khalifé The young always have the same problem – how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of cherished [...]
Using Imagery to Create a Soothing Blanket of Sleep by Charlotte Reznick, PhD It’s the end of the day. You’re tired. You’ve worked hard. The children have finally gone to bed. You’re looking forward to some peace and quiet by yourself. All of a sudden you hear the cries of your normally loving youngster: “I [...]
by Ronald Alexander, Ph.D We’ve all heard the horror stories of young adults and children having hurtful or embarrassing photos, video and/or speech about them posted on the Internet for the world to see. But did you know that cyber-bullying can be as simple as sending an email to someone who has indicated they do [...]
By Tracie Leiterman I’ve been raising kids for over 26 years. We have four kids, ranging in age from 26 to eight. First rule we have in our house is “think for yourself.” This comes into conflict when the young ones come home with “Johnny just invited me to go to church with him on [...]
By Karen Ulvestad In the time of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents to world was a different place. There may or may not have been cell phones. Technology in the past 50 years has taken us from developing the television, microwave ovens and room-sized computers to smart phones, GPS and portable computers. Our lives [...]
by Charlotte Reznick Now that’s summer is here – the kids are out of school – and you might be spending lots more family time together, I’d like to share what kids have taught me over the years… what they most want and need from their parents. (for the full article and multimedia experience, click [...]
by Charlotte Reznick Since the first cave paintings, we humans have found creative ways to express ourselves with art. We naturally draw, paint, and doodle to capture thoughts and feelings. Art has also been used throughout history for healing. Studies show that it creates brain wave patterns that enhance the autonomic nervous system, hormonal balance, [...]
By Suzette Hodnett, M.S A Gallup poll asked Americans what they wanted the most. One answer dominated the list: “A happy family life.” But in our high-tech and fast-paced society, we are often disconnected from those we love the most, making the wish for a happy family life more difficult to realize. Stress is no [...]
by Charlotte Reznick PhD (for the full article and multimedia Experience, see OM-Times Magazine April 2010 Edition) Spring is a time of new beginnings: flowers blooming and seeds blossoming into lush plants that we’ve nurtured and cultivated earlier. Spring can also be a time of renewal for our children – to open their hearts, to [...]
by Gina Hardy Staying together for the sake of the kids. A very emotive subject but one I feel compelled to write about. Firstly, I’m not a parent so don’t shoot me down with the “well what would she really know, she doesn’t have kids.” I hear you but I was a child with parents [...]
By Kathy Custren While with another parent recently, we chatted about methods used when children have behaviors that we consider problematic, difficult, ignorant, or just plain old disrespectful. I relayed that the forms of corporal punishment were very evident when I was growing up. One adult neighbor across the street used a “cat o’nine tails” [...]
OM Pinion Watch the video and give us your opinion. Should the satirical and obscenely honest vision of a parent be a gateway to vulgarity in our society? Or should we hold some standards, especially when it refers to our children? Author Adam Mansbach, after repeated struggles to get his two-year-old daughter to fall asleep, [...]
Six Tips for Siblings By Charlotte Reznick, PhD The state of the world has been on the mind of so many of the families I work with. Too many wars, too much aggression, too much not caring about each other and the planet. It’s created an underlying anxiety even for the youngest kids who are [...]
Interview by Karen M. Rider How often, as a parent or grandparent, do you wonder (and worry) whether you are capable of providing the guidance necessary for children to emerge as healthy, self-reliant, resilient and confident adults? Dr. Wayne Dyer assures you: You can guide your children toward becoming compassionate, heart-centered adults who lead fulfilling, [...]
The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born By Robert Schwartz In his groundbreaking first book, Your Soul’s Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, Robert Schwartz brought the idea of pre-birth planning into the mainstream. Now, his brilliant sequel Your Soul’s Gift: The [...]
The Book of Lost Fragrances – A Novel of Suspense
A Secret Worth Dying For … Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by visions of the past, her earliest memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up with as the heir to a storied French perfume company. These worsened after her mother’s suicide until she finally found a doctor who helped her, teaching [...]
Review by Dennis Andres, aka Mr. Sedona Is meditation something you’re attracted to, but find hard to begin? “Soul Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation,” is for you. The new book by Sarah McLean is a well-thought out and helpful guidebook that proves meditation is something anyone can accomplish. McLean’s eight clear [...]
The 411 on Yoga Products – Manduka Mats
on Yoga Stuff – Mats Whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced student of yoga, at some point in your practice including conscious props can be a natural and gradual way to enhance your practice or deepen a pose. Our studios use the HOME Grown Collection for products we can outsource locally. The products generally [...]
Accurate Horoscope Readings that Anyone Can Create! Contrary to current popular conviction astrology, the belief in a connection between the cosmos and earthly matters is not a recent new-age subject but is, in fact, an ancient science predating psychology. Astrology can be traced back to Babylon and the earliest recorded horoscope was written in 410BC. Today [...]
A Fun Conscious New Way to Enjoy Spirituality The spiritually focused Gaiam, well known to the Conscious Community for its conscious and holistic goods from Yoga apparel to fair trade products, now has developed a cutting edge service that complements its Spiritual Movies DVD service. Gaiam TV is a more than a streaming service; it [...]
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