Connecting to our kids (or the kids in our life)
A national report on self-esteem reveals that… 7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in […]
an open letter to my body image students on our first day of class
Body Image class starts this Friday. And here is the very first thing I will say to my students. Hope it has something to offer you, too, on this day. […]
Unexpected Treasures
Even in loss, there are little treasures. On the day we said good-bye to our mamacita in the ICU hospital room that had been our home for a couple days, […]
an invitation to Beautiful You(th)
Is your daughter in high school? Do you feel like your role in championing her self-confidence is negated by the rush of images and messages coming at her from society? […]
Practicing Presence
What was your favorite meal, memory, or book from the summer? I asked the Circle de Luz board as we settled into our seats with cups of coffee and plates […]
Making the most of the season…
I saw my first lightning bugs of the season the other day. I had run out to the Shack after putting Happy down to grab something I needed and when […]
Practicing (Body) Peace This Summer
Far too many of us feel uncomfortable in our bodies. And, yet, as children, we were fully possessed of ourselves, spending summers chasing fireflies and jumping into lakes, not hiding […]
The Kids are Alright Part 2
At the end of each semester, my body image students write a process paper where they synthesize their learning- both personal and academic- for the semester. These papers are always […]
it is time.
We think the way we talk to ourselves is no big deal. We think that it is just a way of motivating ourselves, a way to keep our egos in […]
The Kids are Alright Spring 2015 Part 1
At the end of each semester, my body image students write a process paper where they synthesize their learning- both personal and academic- for the semester. These papers are always […]
