Category: Families

This holiday season has been a tough one for me. I have lost loved ones this year. My kids are getting older, so some traditions have naturally faded away. We … Find Out More

My go-to Protective Pattern is Attacking. So what happens when I buy a new house (during a pandemic) and stress triggers pop everywhere for me?  On a good day, I … Find Out More

We recently brought a new puppy, Aurelia, into our family. Aurelia is a blessing and brings us all SO much joy!  However, she also has created a little tension for … Find Out More

It is that time again, back to school!  Sending my two kiddos back to in-person learning has been full of both joy and anxiety. We are vaccinated, but there’s still … Find Out More

As we all emerge from shelter-in-place, I’ve been Noticing Others again for the first time in a long while. For me, this is a process of remembering how to Notice … Find Out More

I love growing food for my family. There is something magical about watching life and nourishment sprout from a tiny little seed. This weekend, as I moved my new spring … Find Out More

My youngest son is headed back to school!! Woohoo!  He cannot be more excited about getting the much-needed social support that “in person” school offers. Our choice to have him … Find Out More

“I’m not my most resilient self today,” is one of our most useful phrases at Dovetail Learning. Especially during the pandemic, this phrase has a fantastic tool for helping me … Find Out More

Too often, I’m that person who says yes, even when I shouldn’t. Even when I feel like I can’t possibly add one more thing to my plate, I find myself … Find Out More