by Sonia Voynow | Mar 7, 2014 | The Art of Self-Care
I don’t think there is a word more laden with negativity than the descriptor, “lazy.” As a culture, we are allergic to that word. And I have to admit that when I am beating myself up about the way I parent my son with autism, that is a word that comes to mind. But...
by Sonia Voynow | Jan 9, 2013 | Parenting stress and finding connection
What is it about worry and the middle of the night? I am a fairly frequent visitor to what a friend calls 3 a.m. meetings. I don’t recommend them and you should consider yourself lucky if you are not familiar with them. A troublesome thought will come to me, usually...
by Sonia Voynow | Aug 26, 2012 | How Connection Eases Stress
Gratitude is a funny thing. There is usually a reason to give thanks, but if it doesn’t hit me over the head, it tends to go under the radar. I am very lucky, for example, that my son, Noah, has all four of his grandparents in his life. However, I tend to forget this...
by Sonia Voynow | Jul 6, 2011 | The Art of Self-Care
It’s summer and the weather is glorious. The season conjures up the quintessential images of relaxation, such as lying in a hammock with a cool drink at arm’s length. But just try to pair that picture with a couple of rambunctious kids running around, and you...
