This week, I find myself pondering the concept of gratitude. Of course, this is the perfect time of year to give thanks, regardless of how you celebrate the holiday. But gratitude isn’t just important on Thanksgiving. It is beneficial every day because gratitude is good for both your mental health AND your executive functioning. Correlation …
This school year has, undoubtedly, been unlike any you have experienced before. Regardless of whether your kids are in-person, hybrid, or remote, there is a good chance you’ve undertaken a variety of these options this year. And it’s probably driving you crazy. So here are three things that you and your family can do to …
To be honest, I am not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. Not because I don’t like the idea of resolutions, but rather because they don’t usually work. Therefore, I prefer to use the New Year as an opportunity to reflect on the year past and to look ahead to the year to come. …
Every single one of my blog posts this year has started with an acknowledgment that 2020 has been a hard year. Regardless of our individual circumstances or the relativity of our suffering, this year has challenged us all. Personally, there have been moments when it’s all felt unbearable, and there have been just as many …
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: it is a difficult time to be a parent. Of course, this year has been hard on all of us, but I would venture to say that parents are shouldering a burden that some of us can only imagine. Between working from home (or not …
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“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” -Miles Davis We live in a world that applauds and celebrates being busy. Personally, I don’t believe that having a full schedule is, in itself, problematic. What is problematic, however, is not having enough time for the things that truly matter. Therefore, time management is a …
I must confess: the past two weeks have been really hard. As the days get shorter, darker, and more dreary, the long winter ahead is quickly becoming a reality. We will soon lose the respite that the outdoors has provided over the summer months. When we do, the reality of Corona will be inescapable. My …
“I can’t monitor my kids’ screen time during a pandemic!” It’s a sentiment that I’ve heard dozens of times since March, and maybe you have too. Maybe you’ve even said it. It’s understandable, and parents’ frustration and overwhelm makes complete sense. With so many restrictions on where we can go and what we can do, …
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This has been a WEIRD year. While there are a multitude of different challenges facing us all, one of the most difficult transitions for families has been adjusting to remote learning. Of course, that’s what happens with pandemics. We collectively make sacrifices, endure disappointments, and adjust. Or at least, we try to. Personally, I have …
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Danielle Elise is the Founder and Chief Community Officer of the All Black Creatives Foundation. She’s passionate about the art of the gathering and designs experiences for people to create, be inspired, be celebrated and find community. Through the All Black Creatives Foundation, she has designed community programming with brands like Adobe, Instagram, Google, and …