Who’s Listening?

" Feeling truly heard by another person is deeply satisfying, necessary, and sometimes feels like a treat more than a regular occurrence." Nina K. Sidell, "Parenting for Life" Do you feel heard when you talk and share with others? Are you a good listener? How often do you feel truly listened to with your friends, family and colleagues? What acknowledgements are demonstrated to you when you feel that you are being heard? After all, communication is…

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From Lack to Love

"The way we love and honor ourselves is reflected in our relationships with others." Nina Sidell, M.A. In my work with clients, groups, and audiences, and in my own life I recognize the importance and value of the human heart, relationships, and core self-worth. For many people, their life path is fraught with pain and loss. They may not have had a functional family life complete with positive role modeling, adequate nurturing and parental care. Their…

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Hopeful Peace

“Living with hope and peace (or not) are choices we all make and then live our lives accordingly.” Nina Sidell, M.A.

Life is both miraculous and terrifying, since so much is new and unexpected and other realities include responding to challenging patterns. Miraculous inventions and terrifying realities seem prevalent in this day and age. I believe that one way to deal with so much is to simply work toward inner and outer peace.  (more…)

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Fall for Love

Are you ready to adapt to crisp days and chilly nights? Are you making room for new growth and transformation in your life? With curiosity and grace, welcome each season, person, and insight into your view. Think about it, where do you spend most of your emotional energy most days? Are you focused on getting things done, feeling upset, overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, frightened, or angry? Do you practice  mindfulness to assist you in staying present and…

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Care for Self and Others

" The lens through which you view your life- the life attitude behind your relationship expectations, perceptions, intentions, and interactions- rules your world." Nina Sidell, M.A. "Parenting for Life". What do you want to develop in yourself and in your relationships? Do you notice the way you take care of yourself? Are you attentive to the way you care for others and others care (or don't) care for you? Your personal development consists of reaching to…

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You’re Stronger Than You Think Parents!

"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh In my book, "Parenting for Life" themes and specific tools are offered to improve mindfulness, self-awareness, understanding, honesty, trust, and respect between parents and children of all ages and at all stages of development. You teach and you learn and your relationship strengthens and grows. You…

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