By Barbara K. Stump, MAIt seems like winter has come early this year. Have you ever been snowed in? I experienced this phenomenon last weekend. My new home is in Traverse City, so I guess this is going to take some adjustment. It is...
by Dr. Katie daCruz, PhD Social media is full of uplifting quotes and phrases that are meant to inspire positivity about our lives. Although this “positive vibes” content is likely meant to be helpful, it can have unintended negative consequences and lead to the very suffering...
by Kara Ferreira All parents hope to raise their children to be successful, self-sufficient adults. Parenting books and articles are full of all the things that we should (or shouldn’t) be doing as parents. Aside from specific parenting styles and techniques, there are certain parental behaviors...
by Barbara K. Stump, MA For over 30 years, I always found a space in my classroom to display one particular poster. It was a black and white photograph of a child drawing, and the caption read, “Art is the First Language.” I loved that poster,...
by Barbara K. Stump, MA Undoubtedly, red is the boldest color on the color wheel. It can evoke feelings, and is a color that says, hey look at me! Over the years I have seen my students use this color to show anger, war, love, frustration,...
by Barbara K. Stump, MA Here in Michigan, we are fortunate to see and enjoy all four seasons. Some of us prefer one or two over the others. I have to admit winter to me is not one of my favorites, but I do enjoy the...
by Barbara K. Stump, MAArt is all throughout our world. How do we engage in it? How do we tie it into our day to day life? How can we use it for reflections, meditation, appreciation, to give us peace? How can it empower us,...
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by Kara Ferreira Humans are naturally wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, so it is little wonder that many of us are constantly in search of feeling more “happy”. The issue becomes that happiness is an emotion, and emotions come and go – so if...
