by pepadmin | Jun 2, 2022 | All Ages, Uncategorized
Last Father’s Day, I invited my dad, Herb Lewis, to look back over the decades and describe his childhood experiences, his relationship with his parents and how it all shaped his approach to parenting. Here are his thoughts and parenting lessons, including what’s... 
by pepadmin | Nov 3, 2021 | All Ages
Question: What is the one thing a child consistently wants from a parent or caregiver? Answer: Attention Question: How can you give quality, focused attention to your children in a way that fills their cup so they can entertain themselves at times when you are busy –... 
by pepadmin | Jan 14, 2021 | All Ages
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn) When our parents told us to “take a deep breath and count to 10” before responding in the heat of the moment, they may have been onto... 
by pepadmin | Jan 7, 2021 | All Ages, Uncategorized
The article below shares some of PEP’s timeless ideas and wisdom for parenting our children through challenging times. The approach we can take to support our children remains the same regardless of the circumstances. Find calm for yourself. Listen. Ask questions.... 
by pepadmin | Sep 26, 2020 | All Ages, Uncategorized
This time in our lives is fraught with sadness, fear, exhaustion, anger, incredulity — you name it. As a result, it’s easy to become short-tempered and reactive, even with those we love and cherish. In our classes, we often talk about the concept of... 
by pepadmin | Aug 2, 2020 | All Ages, Uncategorized
Lately, life feels like a mobile trying to remain balanced in a (hot and humid) gale-force wind. I’ve been thinking about mobiles as a metaphor for life. Suspended from the ceiling, they artfully demonstrate a balance of forces. Without any outside forces acting...