by Dutonne Chong | Jan 13, 2026 | Compassion 5-minute
Learn how pausing to observe your child with curiosity can shift perspective, reduce reactivity, and strengthen connection. Imagine that you’re just meeting your child for the first time. See them with fresh eyes, curious about who they are, as if you haven’t known...
by Resilient Parent Initiative | Jun 18, 2025 | Compassion Activities
Listen in to this Grounded and Soaring podcast episode exploring how self-compassion shapes both your growth and your child’s development. In this moving conversation, Sam Shapiro, Head of Marin Montessori, speaks with parent educator Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, whose...
by Resilient Parent Initiative | Dec 18, 2024 | Compassion Activities
Understand how family patterns and past experiences affect you, and explore ways to heal and create a healthier path for yourself and your family using this worksheet from Trust Mental Health. Download a PDF of the worksheet here.
by Dutonne Chong | Dec 18, 2024 | Compassion Activities
Reflect, release, and move forward with this guided exercise from Trust Mental Health, designed to help parents let go of guilt, practice self-compassion, and embrace personal growth. Print out the worksheet to fill...
by Dutonne Chong | Nov 23, 2024 | Compassion 5-minute
Cultivate self-compassion with this visualization exercise by Dr. Michael McGee, which invites you to imagine how a close friend might respond to your struggles. Find a comfortable position. Sitting down or lying down. Take in a few deep breaths to settle into your...
