Rebekka’s Blog

Thoughts on parenting our children, ourselves, and humanity

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The Two Arms of Parenting

Limit-setting 101: When to hold the line

Limit-setting 101: Key ingredients for holding the line

Discipline ≠ Punishment

"I'm not sharing!" Fostering children's authentic ownership and joyful generosity

What is Mental Health? A Taste of Alicia Lieberman

The digital village: Saving our children (and ourselves) from the perils of screen time

What is trauma? or, That time I accidentally locked my kid in the car

When you're brave enough to travel with a toddler

Living in Captivity: A Manifesto

Where Does Inspiration Come From?

A while back, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Oleg Lougheed of Overcoming Odds. Together, we explored the question, “Where does inspiration come from?” Take a listen or a gander as we navigate the depths of the human mind and spirit, with some delightful detours into improvisation and imagination!

Something Out of Nothing: Finding Purpose in Trying Times

Learned helplessness can be reversed simply by doing something.

Something is simply “anything that isn’t nothing.”

A gift from your mind: A creative meditation for healing and self-regulation

Press play and discover the hidden gifts in your mind. Allow yourself to be delighted, filled with wonder. Accept a gift from a long-lost friend or loved one. Allow that gift to heal the parts of you that are in most need of extra care today.