Healthy Optimism v. Toxic Positivity

by Kim | Mar 25, 2022 | Empathy, self-care

A newsletter I subscribe to (Soul Shepherding) recently discussed the fascinating problem of “toxic positivity.” I confess I had never heard the term, but I immediately recognized the problem. I think we all do. Some of the common signs of toxic...

A Summer Reading List for Catholic Kids of All Ages

by Kim | May 25, 2021 | Balance, Play, self-care

During this strange year of instability, twists, turns and surprises, I noticed a few bright sides to the COVID crisis, including a renewed appreciation for family, friends and those small things that make life beautiful. On the downside, many of us battled screen...

Why Pleasure & Success Won’t Make You Happy (Ep. 20)

by Kim | Dec 22, 2019 | Happy Parent Series, Podcast Episodes, self-care, Self-Care for Parents Podcasts

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4 Powerful Ways to Practice Gratitude (Ep. 18)

by Kim | Oct 1, 2019 | Happy Parent Series, Podcast Episodes, self-care, Self-Care for Parents Podcasts, Virtues

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The Benefits of Gratitude (Ep. 17)

by Kim | Sep 9, 2019 | Happy Parent Series, Podcast Episodes, self-care, Self-Care for Parents Podcasts, Virtues

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The Problem with Self-Pity (Ep. 16)

by Kim | Aug 20, 2019 | Common Challenges Podcasts, Empathy, Podcast Episodes, self-care

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