Whole Hearted Parenting

08/24/2026

Deflections are ways of responding that lack introspection and usually involve blame. They are protective ways of avoiding responsibility and accountability. If someone has told you that you are too sensitive or to calm down, you've encountered a deflection. Check out our latest column - "I'm Sorry You Feel that Way" and Other Deflections - at https://wholeheartedparenting.com/blog/deflections

08/23/2026

Our column, "The Power of Little Things", is in The Santa Fe New Mexican today. Check it out at

When my brother died of cancer at 35, I was gutted. He was a year younger than I, so how could this happen?

08/21/2026

Live program at Santa Fe Community College beginning September 15th! If you would like to gain greater resilience and autonomic agility so that you stay steady during times of challenge and change, please join in! Details at https://tinyurl.com/3xd9sx6d

08/20/2026

Live program at Santa Fe Community College beginning September 14th! If you are providing care for an aging loved one, about to begin providing greater care, or simply trying to wrap your head and heart around the situation, please consider attending. Check out the details at https://tinyurl.com/ydbkxw4t

08/20/2026

Live in-person program at Santa Fe Community College beginning September 14th! If you are providing care for an aging loved one, about to begin providing greater care, or simply trying to wrap your head and heart around the situation, please consider attending. Check out the details at https://tinyurl.com/ydbkxw4t

08/19/2026

It is not too late to register! Be clear on what respect is and is not. Be confident in handling situations where you feel disrespected or acted disrespectfully. Enhance your self-respect. www.WholeHeartedParenting.com/shop

08/18/2026

It's Stay Steady Tuesday! Your tip for today - When big feelings come up, consider Tara Brach's practice called RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture). Learn more it about at https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/