Cristina Young Feb 14, 20205 minHearts“Raising people is not some lark. It’s serious work with serious repercussions. It’s air-traffic control. You can’t step out for a...
Cristina Young Nov 25, 20195 minLift Your Eyes To The SkiesThe phenomena of the Northern Lights reminds us that beauty, splendor, and awe exist when we lift our eyes to the skies. When we...
Cristina Young Oct 1, 20194 minBe StillHow can we use thoughts about the owl to strengthen our connection to our kids? Since the owl symbol suggests being quiet, still, and...
Cristina Young Sep 19, 20193 minThe Importance of Truthtelling on the Path to Healing Women are often each other’s greatest cheerleaders. They deftly walk the tightrope between pushing and comforting as they navigate each...
Cristina Young Sep 12, 20194 minThe Shield The shield is the perfect symbol to accompany back-to-school thoughts in September. Families all over are gearing up for a new school...
Cristina Young Aug 16, 20191 minUnder Her CoatMy Story: As I tiptoed reluctantly from age 50 to 51, these words began to rumble within me: “It’s time to live your life now.” I have...
Cristina Young Jul 8, 20195 minFinding Your RainbowRainbows are Rowan’s symbol for July. We tend to associate rainbows with hope, with a pot of gold, with something positive on the...
Cristina Young Jun 26, 20193 minPermission GrantedHave you ever noticed that we, as parents, expect ourselves to have the perfect parenting response, at the ready, for every child-rearing...
Cristina Young Jun 3, 20195 minAre We Practicing Mindfulness Enough?June’s symbol is the sea turtle, which suggests the ideals of patience and intention. As we steer our girls in this frenetic world, it’s...
Cristina Young Feb 10, 20191 minAll You Need Is LoveSometimes it's hard to express big feelings. They tend to overwhelm us with their enormity. We reach for the right words to capture the...
Cristina Young Dec 20, 20181 minHOPEHope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson...
Cristina Young Nov 19, 20182 minPrescription for a Happy Thanksgiving WeekAs the holidays roll around, I notice my clients start to voice some dread. Anticipation is a nicer word. They dread/anticipate hosting...
Cristina Young Oct 15, 20184 minHumiliation is Not the AnswerLast summer I worked with a dad in my office who admitted to me that when he feels disappointed in his teenage son, he calls his kid...
Cristina Young Sep 11, 20184 minBack to School Basics: The Lost Art of Taking StockWant to help your kids set goals for the new school year? Teach them to look backwards first. Fresh starts and new opportunities excite...