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The Dog Greeting

May 25, 2020

Whether you are a dog person or not you’ve probably seen the way a dog joyfully and whole-heartedly greets its owner—without reservation and with full attention. They “light up” when they see their owners, sending the message “I’m so glad you are here!” Research shows that such greetings release dopamine for both parties. Your relationship […]

Rest is restorative

May 18, 2020

Rest is restorative. The import of this plain and simple fact is straightforward — to be well we need to rest. Yet, many of us treat the part of ourselves that values and wants to rest like a second-class citizen that demands too much. We shun, shame, and blame this part and accuse it of […]

Living life out loud

May 11, 2020

As discussed in previous posts, devices are deliberately designed to capture attention swiftly, deftly, and definitively. Consequently, healthy, balanced use requires effort. When that effort includes reflection and discussion about choices involving device use, the ability to make mindful and intentional choices both on and offline improves.  “Living life out loud” is a great way […]

Putting the phone down is not an easy or simple task.

May 6, 2020

“Just put the phone down and take the dog for a walk!” Easy to do, right? Then why do so many families find themselves at odds, exasperated and frustrated with each other after such requests are made, and not readily met? Because digital devices and apps are hard to put down BY DESIGN and the […]