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Eleven quick and easy ways to slow it down

Sun, May 4 Bern, here are some simple and very effective ways to slow things down when you are feeling emotionally and physically out of balance. It takes some practice but once you are in the habit of taking a few moments to resource yourself it becomes second nature. One way to start …

How can I slow my body down too?

Tue, Apr 29 I’ve been striving lately to slow down our busy household of six people. It takes a conscious effort what with clubs and teams and school and play and beautiful spring weather that makes us just want to go, go, go. But I also know that when we do go, go, …

Be where you are

Tue, Apr 29 Remember to be where you are. Allow yourself to be with the one you’re with. Being present with each person, each task, each place, each mood, will give us the connection we all need. …

The Slow Family Movement has officially begun!

Sun, Mar 2 The Slow Family Movement is a revolution in the way we think about, embrace and implement family living. It was born out of our belief that family life is being hijacked by society’s messages that more is better, faster is greater and that you and your children are at risk of …

It's all in your head

Thu, Feb 14 Carrie, you ask, what is my bliss? That’s a really good question and one I think can sometimes make people groan with how simplistic it sounds. I think it is that simple though and I think the misconception of it is because often the term bliss is viewed as …

Bliss, bliss and more bliss!

Mon, Feb 11 Bern, in your last post you posed the question, “What are some ways you think people might stay in touch with living from their desired core?” This is such a juicy question and I’ve been thinking about it all week. Before I answer your question I feel inclined to share …

Perfect parenting

Mon, Feb 4 This blog is an ongoing discussion between Carrie and Bernadette. It’s Bernadette’s turn to type… Hey Carrie, I’m thinking you hit that nail on the head without a doubt. (Read Carrie’s last post on Conscious Parenting) I’m also thinking a lot of people are going to start quoting you on …

Conscious parenting

Tue, Jan 29 First and foremost, thank you Bernadette for embarking on this adventure with me. Aside from bringing your parenting expertise (four amazing children ranging from ten to one years old) you are bringing some deep wisdom, a lot of joy and your masterful writing and co-facilitating skills to my life which …

She's got the letters, I've got the kids

Tue, Jan 29 I’m jumping on Carrie’s blog wagon because I just can’t not and she invited me in. I’m Bernadette Noll, writer and mother of four. Carrie and I have been collaborating quite a bit lately on a variety of different projects: classes, book groups, workshops, writing, etc. Our work …