Are you being intentional about taking time for yourself? In this edition of the Self-Care Minute, Mike reminds us that self-care needs to be done on purpose. We need this time of refreshment if we want to be able to give our best to those who depend on us. Take time for yourself. Even if [...]
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Or, is it?! Kristin and Nicole sit down at the kitchen table to discuss the holiday season. So, grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair to hear some practical and real life advice. These holidays don't have to be horror days! Listen in as [...]
Hey, got a minute?! We all need to take a minute for ourselves. If we don't invest in our own self-care, how can we invest in the care of others? Today, Kristin shares a simple trick to bring peace and calm into our lives, and it has everything to do with some furry and cuddly [...]
Can you really take time for just...you? The answer is YES! You can. But beyond that....YOU SHOULD! In the second edition of Self Care Minute for November, 2019, Kristin brings a needed challenge to all of us who spend most of our time caring for children with trauma histories!
Have you ever left a pediatrician or medical professional's office and felt as if you couldn't adequately communicate your child's need, and you were completely misunderstood? If so, you're definitely NOT alone. We've been there a time or two with our children. But good news! In this edition of Expert Interviews, we're pleased to welcome [...]
Children who come from trauma may take a lifetime to recover. Some of the big behaviors may remain and helping parents to understand that creating felt-safety and setting a reasonable bar are the first steps towards healing. How can we create felt-safety? What is the "soothe" technique? What do we do with our kid's core [...]
This edition of Expert Interviews deals with a sticky, controversial, and painful issue in the adoptive parenting world, and yet it is a reality that some families are walking through. Where can you go if you are thinking that you just can't do this anymore? Is there hope after relinquishment? In this edition, Mike welcomes [...]
Listen again to this replay of our awesome, April 2019, Live Q and A with Oasis Co-founder and C.E.O. Mike Berry and his good friend, Jenn Hook. Mike and Jenn answer questions about Therapeutic Parenting Strategies in this 90 minute discussion. *Sound cuts out at 30:30 (skip ahead - discussion picks back up right at 34:00). [...]
Mike Berry leads today's KTT to share some thoughts about how we can help our kids process grief and loss in a healthy way. Keys to help your children process grief and loss Permission Granted For ourselves For our children Authenticity Allowed Create space for open and honest conversations Don't over-spiritualize/moralize kid's big emotions and [...]
Ever wonder if you might be winning the argument but losing your child's heart? On this month's edition of Kitchen Table Talks, Mike Berry is back to share some of the insights from his new book "Winning the Heart of Your Child." When your child launches into a tirade or is pulling you into a [...]