January Encouragement for Caregivers 2021

Check back here for links to encouraging messages beginning January 1, 2021. read the full post

5 Things NOT To Do During 2020 Holidays

Given how high emotions are running, 2020 will be a great year to figure out how to stay close and connected during the holidays, even when you can’t do things the way you want. If you want to have a more peaceful and connected and less disappointing holiday season, here are five important things you can choose NOT to do this year. read the full post

7 Ways to Support Caregivers at Work

How do you help caregivers at work, even when you know very little about their life beyond the office? read the full post

Stop making excuses for people (less than 100 words)

We make excuses for colleagues and family members more often than we realize. Disqualifying someone because they might get defensive or... read the full post

When emotions of family members are overwhelming

Three little words that can make all the difference if you are overwhelmed by emotions of family members. read the full post

How not to be overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings

Caregivers and parents: feeling overwhelmed by all the emotions of sheltering in place with your family? read the full post

Deflate Overwhelm Part 2 (video)

Caregivers and parents feeling overwhelmed by living under stay-at-home orders: get some relief from the overload! read the full post

Deflate Overwhelm Video Part 1

I use some of my favorite building block toys to illustrate how to reduce the overwhelm you're feeling read the full post

Be your own oxygen mask series (for caregivers and parents)

Responsibilities for a lot of caregivers have increased in recent weeks. Some of us are people who care for older adults but many of us are parents whose kids are suddenly home around the clock. I see you! I'm going through it too. read the full post

The primitive brain and a podcast

That stress you're feeling? It's coming from the powerful primitive functions of your brain. But you don't have to get stuck there. Jason Lewis and Kay Coughlin recorded a special podcast episode to help you. read the full post