Pandemic Parenting

Being a parent is hard. There are days when I feel like I deserve a mother of the year award. Then I have moments where I think I need more training to do this job.

My child is thirteen, and he is very good at all the parts of being that age—forgetfulness, inattention, occasional outbursts, emotional swings, huge laughter, and questionable hygiene choices.

The pandemic has made this already taxing but fantastic job more challenging.

I am at a loss with helping my kid navigate the waters I have never been in myself some days.

The boatload of canceled activities he loves has caused undue stress to his sense of self and safety.

“My presence is all I can offer most days, and I pray that will be enough. ”

The moments that it isn't, I sit in stillness and breathe, turning inward to see if I can calm my nervous system and encouraging my best self to rise to my consciousness and help find more wisdom.

I do not have all the answers, but taking time to get familiar with how we handle stress in our nervous systems by inviting silence is crucial to healing what ails us.

Parenting right now takes immense patience, hope, and compassion.

If you find your tribe too small and yourself overwhelmed, reach out.

I can sit beside you and help you find the deep, still waters inside.

I can also sit with your child and help them navigate their nervous system.

Free Somatic Therapy consultations always available.