When a Pet Dies
Two weeks ago we had to put Bugz, our nineteen year old cat to sleep. We had to decide if “now” was the right time. It was definitely time for us to make that trip to the vet with her condition, but it was still hard and sad to make that decision. http://www.kittyexpert.com/when-to-put-your-cat-down-checklist She came […]
What If…?
What If…? By Cait Zarro I’m just as guilty as most. I’m a “what-if’er”. Thoughts creep in often, creating situations, scenarios, even conversations that might happen. Sometimes that’s a good thing. I’m usually prepared. I pack well and typically am ready for most scenarios that come up. Kid messed up an outfit out somewhere? I […]
That after work drink (or four…) isn’t doing you any good
That After Work Drink (Or Four…) Isn’t Doing You Any Good Source: America’s Drinking Problem Is Much Worse This Century I was reading this article the other day and was enlightened, although not entirely surprised. Alcohol is becoming a bigger issue among adults and it’s not addressed as much as other drug issues deemed more […]
Back to School Blues
Back to School Blues By Cait Zarro You know the commercial. The one for the office supplies store where the father is skipping gleefully through the aisles collecting school supplies as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays in the background. Zoom in on the kids and they look as miserable as can […]
Change
Change By Kathryn Griffiths Make a quarter of an inch change in your life direction, and a mile down the road you are no where near where you started. This is what I tell the wonderful people who work with me at the Center. This idea came from my father, who was an engineer designing […]
You’re Missing It
We’re all guilty of it. That moment of sheer panic when you are just about arriving at your destination and you realize…you forgot your phone. Your lifeline. How on earth could you possibly eat the dinner you’re about to have without the ability to instagram it? How many emails will pile up between now and […]
Thoughts on Stress II
Remember, although some stress is really important and great for our overall health and well-being, if you find your response to most of the stress situations in your life is to ‘hit the roof’, then it’s time to re-think things: Pay attention to how your body reacts to stress; learn your triggers, and learn to […]
A Few Thoughts On Stress – Part I
What is stress? Stress is the state of strain that arises when you experience demands from the environment or from inside yourself. It’s our response to Physical Demands: running, lifting a heavy object, getting a cold or the flu, and Mental Demands: responsibilities, an unhappy relationship, family stress, social stress. Although some stress is necessary […]
Practicing What I Preach
In working with clients over the years I’m always finding myself encouraging people to prioritize, relax, and take time to take care of themselves. I find these things to be incredibly important in everyone’s lives and have always made the effort to take my own advice, even when it is easier said than done. […]
Interacting with your child’s school
When we send our children to school, we are sending them with some expectations: that they will be enthusiastic about going and they will want to learn and have fun, that we as parents can trust that the teachers and staff at the school will have a good attitude and have every child’s best […]