by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Sep 6, 2018 | Creativity, Parenting, Youth
One of the special things about kindergarten, and why it is so important, is that it can be a perfect environment for learning with curiosity and passion. There are no tests to “teach to” and there is very little to memorize. (Though memorizing certain things matters a lot, too.) In kindergarten, it’s still ok not to know the answer to something. In kindergarten, it’s still ok to ask questions.
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | May 2, 2018 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships, Self-care, Values, Youth
Two hours before my debut as an U7 baseball coach, and I kept thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” A part of me even wished we’d have a rain-delay. Yes, I was afraid of little league!
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jan 16, 2018 | Relationships, Self-care
Attention, compassion, and patience applied the right way can bring goodness back to any relationship worth preserving. Sometimes it takes help finding the “right way” and sticking with it! I was reminded of this this morning when my wife mentioned...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
Parents sometimes act badly and in trying to fix their mistakes, they make the situation worse. Often a parent’s responses to feelings of guilt or pity undermines their child’s capacity to grow as a person. That, in turn, deprives their child of their full...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jan 4, 2018 | Relationships
Honest, well timed apologies are a vital part of emotional health. Both when we give and when we receive them.
