Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of our moment-to-moment experiences as they arise. Becoming a mindful parent does not have to involve a formal, structured practice and in no way implies perfect, calm parenting. Our psychologists at Metta are here to support you in learning ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life.
Divorce can be a challenging life transition, especially for your children. As parents, we want to do all that we can to protect our children from experiencing discomfort and potential symptoms of depression or anxiety. So when we are presented with the responsibility of sharing this life-changing news, finding the best approach to meet your family’s needs is crucial.
In school, our children are focused on learning facts, how to do math, and how to write. This type of intelligence helps propel them forward in school, earning high grades and college acceptances. But…what if IQ alone isn’t enough to make your child successful in life? Psychologist Dr. Sasha Ribic provides some insight on how to teach empathy to our children.
It’s never been easy to raise caring, empathetic children. But perhaps it’s never been harder. Each year Highlights magazine releases their State of the Kid™ report, where they select topics that give us unique insight into how kids view the world they live in. This year Highlights focused on kindness. Take a look at what kids had to say! Our very own Dr. Sasha Ribic contributed her expertise to the report!