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Jun 26
3 min

Routines Will Make 2020 The Best Summer Ever...Wait, Routines?

Yes, routines. Routines add to our wellbeing in many ways. I found when summer started we had fewer routines throughout our day which ca...

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Allison Livingston

May 21
4 min

3 Simple but Not Easy Keys to Less Conflict With Your Strong Willed Child

As a mom to a strong willed child I really WANT these to be 3 simple and easy keys to less conflict, but that would be dishonest. If you'...

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Allison Livingston

May 17
4 min

New Emotional Well-Being Series

Emotions are a crucial part of our lives, yet are not taught in schools nor many families. They are more often repressed, avoided, numbed...

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Allison Livingston

May 16
3 min

Intense Reaction? No problem.

This week is about what to do when in the middle of a Reaction, when stressed, anxious. We are likely to lash out and shame or hurt the o...

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Allison Livingston

Mar 26
2 min

Visual Self Care Map To Support Filling My Tank

This is a great visual reminder to encourage filling my tank with self care throughout the day. I know I need to fill my tank with self c...

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Allison Livingston

Mar 12
3 min

Coronavirus Anxiety?

Emotional Intelligence along with two other parts of the 5 Steps to Connect framework is supporting me right now during this uncertain an...

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Allison Livingston

Feb 22
2 min

Can an Eye Roll Turn into a Hug?

What would you give to turn an eye roll into a hug? Or an angry teen face into a smile? For me this is priceless and the reward for doing...

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Allison Livingston

Nov 27, 2019
4 min

What Gets in the Way of Connection?

A dad friend of mine told me about his recent struggles connecting with his daughter. It is a small interaction, but illustrates an impor...

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Allison Livingston

Sep 27, 2019
3 min

Nagging to Connecting

I woke my daughter up at 6am in the morning as usual. Immediately, I saw her phone by her bed, not out in the kitchen where it was suppos...

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