How to Weather a Meltdown

Kids aren’t the only ones who have emotional storms. I had one yesterday!

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I know that it is possible to maintain empathy and harmony in the most challenging moments.

I’ve done it. Not every time, but I have done it, so I know it is possible.

“be softer with you.
you are a breathing thing.
a memory to someone.
a home to a life.”
-Nayyirah Waheed

I’m a meditation coach and inclusive yoga teacher. I specialize in using breath patterns, mindfulness and gentle yoga to build resilience to anxiety.

My practice has helped me become more present and patient with my family, and with myself, most of the time.

“…things get very focused on helping the children, which is fine except that the parents get stressed and overwhelmed.”

-Dr. Mark Bertin

Just yesterday, I lost it!

I had a hard day, and a lot of tech issues in my work. I hadn’t eaten properly. I got ‘hangry’. My son was supposed to be doing his homework online, and it had…