Tools to Take Care of Yourself

“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.” ~Max Ehrmann

Self-Care Podcasts

Equal Parts

Talking to kids about politics and the election. 

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Spawned Parenting Podcast

How to talk to your kids about politics in an ugly election year. 

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Zen Parenting Radio

Online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom and a logical and practical dad.

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Unruffled 

Each episode addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting philosophy.

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NPR Life Kit

Kids Know How To Occupy Themselves. We Need To Let Them Do It

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Brené on Day 2

It sounds easy enough, but Day 2 is no joke. It’s the messy middle - the point of no return. 

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Parenting Great Kids

Tackle your biggest parenting issues with the help of experts.

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Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations

Hear Oprah’s personal selection of her interviews with thought-leaders, best-selling authors, spiritual luminaries, as well as health and wellness experts. 

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Ted Talks and Mindfulness Videos

Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a "walking meeting" -- and let ideas flow while you walk and talk.


Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers thoughts on how we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage, hope and empathy. With wisdom and clarity, he speaks on leadership, fear, death, hope and how we could use this moment to build a more just world. 

Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

Susan David shares wisdom on how to build resilience, courage and joy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. She offers ways to talk to your children about their emotions, keep focus during the crisis and help those working on the front lines. 

3 minute activities that you can do at your desk to help you relax!
This is a short animated video about how your everyday life choices can ultimately shape your life.

Parenting Books

Articles 

Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine

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Why its good for grown-ups to play

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Sleep check-up! Is your child getting enough sleep? And how he could get more.

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Learning Disabilities and Your Child — What You Need to Know

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Teens & Social Media—A Parent Guide to Tik Tok, Instagram, Snapchat

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Last updated 8/12/22