September 20 2025

Hi, my name is Jennifer. I have a love of questioning the norm of my mundane life. It’s akin to those kids you see shaking a snow globe with the fascination only seen in children. This quirk of mine started with a panic attack in college. This incident forced me to critically look at what […]

13-Day Emotional Awareness Challenge: Name It to Tame It

My son’s emotions are like a tornado storm. When he gets overwhelmed, he can’t think clearly, hold a conversation, or express himself calmly—screaming and the need to fight are all he can do in the moment. Only after the storm passes does he tell me, “I’m upset because I’m hungry, someone picked on me, or I didn’t get to play on the swing.” That’s when it hits me: behaviors we see can become so ingrained so easily, and changing my own reactions has been just as challenging as helping him navigate his feelings.