by thelivewellplayground | Apr 27, 2015 | Change, Children, happiness, mental health, Parenting, technology, Time, Uncategorized
Childhood has seen a marked change over the past 30 years and so too has our children’s mental and physical wellbeing. We as parents all want our children to live in emotional balance and to show resilience and stability in the face of life’s...
by thelivewellplayground | Apr 21, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, mental health, Simplifying, technology, Time, Uncategorized
The other day I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a link to a great piece in the New York Times. I jumped across to the lengthy article and had a read. Once I’d finished I returned to Facebook, pausing to read some things in more depth,...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 10, 2015 | Children, Daily routines, exercise, motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized, Yoga
Yoga, like parenting, is a lifelong practice that confronts us with all facets of ourselves. We have good days and not so good days, but our role is to keep showing up and paying attention. In making yoga a regular part of your lifestyle, particularly if you have a...
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 10, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, Healing, Self Care, Simplifying, Time
If we don’t consciously choose how to use our time, those precious spare moments or hours will be lost to unrewarding filler. Time slips away, whether or not we choose to use it wisely. Even a window of 15 minutes can bring rich rewards if spent consciously....
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 27, 2015 | Children, Daily routines, Recipes, Simplifying, Uncategorized
What kids eat over the course of the day has the potential to set them up with good energy levels, good concentration and a good mood, if done right. I am pretty conscientious when it comes to healthy lunches. I aim to include minimally processed whole foods and...