by Jen Forristal | Oct 25, 2017 | Umbrella Intro
What I like about this video by Brooks Gibbs is that it teaches kids to be powerful. Empowering kids is what we are dedicated to at the Umbrella Project.
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Remember: your true power lies in your umbrella, not in trying to eliminate the rain!
by Maria Legault | Oct 25, 2017 | Umbrella Intro
Are you looking for some Wednesday reading to recharge and reenergize your week?
We are so thrilled to have contributed an article to the Fall 2017 Holistic Parent Magazine!
You can now pick up a free copy of this edition at any of the locations listed on their webpage.
by Jen Forristal | Oct 12, 2017 | Empathy, Umbrella Intro
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by Jen Forristal | Oct 5, 2017 | Umbrella Intro
So many kids are now reporting anxiety in schools that it’s almost the new state of normal. It’s not just treatment that is required but proactive skill development to help kids and adults better cope with stress and make healthy decisions for their lives.
Today, take a lesson from Stephen Liptrap of Morneau Shepell and get accountable. Don’t wait until the stress is overwhelming, reflect on how you are proactively looking after your mental health.
Notice the small signs that your coping mechanisms may not be keeping up – insomnia, mood disregulation, worsening health concerns, exhaustion, and commit to being part of the solution. If you are too busy to do it for yourself, do it for your kids. They learn primarily through modelling and we can make huge strides in childhood wellbeing by looking after our own.
by Jen Forristal | Oct 4, 2017 | Empathy, Umbrella Intro
Most of our power resides in the choices we make and how we choose to think about our story.
This is so beautifully highlighted by Leah of True Heart Tribe in this blog and is so powerful in helping to reframe challenges for us and our kids.
Thank you for sharing your journey Leah! I know you make me a better parent.
Featured image by hiva sharifi on Unsplash.
by Jen Forristal | Oct 4, 2017 | Empathy, Umbrella Intro
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