Making Connections
Balanced Learning Center
Why I Love Them
Balanced Learning Center had a monthly series during the 2024 - 2025 school year that was incredibly beneficial. Each month, Sara and Ali would host a zoom meeting to give families the opportunity to learn information, ask questions, and collaborate as a community. The virtual meetings were just the beginning, and my son got to benefit from their groups for three sessions this year. He has been given the chance to be in a community of children who have his energy and interests and enjoys going every time.
Why I Love Her
Dr. Becky has transformed the way I think about parenting and emotional regulation. Her approach to being “the calm in the storm” helps me remember that co-regulation and connection are more powerful than control. When I help someone who’s overwhelmed with parenting, I draw from her wisdom to remind them they don’t have to be perfect—they just need to show up with presence.
Why I Love Her
Our history together has been serendipitous, and I am so fortunate to have Laurie Love’s expertise to guide me after two moves and during times in my life when I needed help with inflammation and diagnosing health concerns. Her knowledge and understanding of holistic medicine has helped patients live a fuller life and overcome health challenges by “really healing and bringing the body back into balance, by looking deeper into the root cause(s) of a chronic disease.”
Why I Love Her
Jen Riday’s encouragement for moms to “take the guilt-free time they need” really resonated with me. Her work on emotional resilience and creating a life you love helps me support women who feel like they’ve lost themselves in caregiving. When I share her message, I see women start to breathe easier and believe they’re allowed to put themselves on the priority list.
McNeill Institute
A Parent's Guide: Sensory & Behaviors
A Parent's Guide: Home Interventions
A Parent's Guide: School-Based Services
Why I Love Them
The McNeill Institute helped Logan with Occupational Therapy and strategies for school. We were given small exercises for home to help him with going up and down stairs and meeting milestones for his age.
The videos included above are from a three day series about how to help Parents and families with neurodivergent children with sensory & behaviors, home interventions, and school-based services. Within the videos are phenomenal strategies for families to use at home to help their children, including my favorite which was giving pressure to joints in a way that I used with my son and it worked phenomenally.
Why I Love Her
Rita Pierson’s legacy reminds me that relationships are at the heart of everything, especially in families and schools. Her quote, “Every child deserves a champion,” inspires me to be that safe person not just for kids, but for parents too. I often channel her energy when I remind someone that even one caring adult can change everything.
Stephanie Bennett Vogt
Why I Love Her
Years ago, I worked through Stephanie’s “Year to Clear” on the Daily OM. There were small, daily tasks, introspective ideas, uplifting quotes, and motivational moments to inspire readers to clear their spaces and minds. Each time I would check off a day, I would feel a sense of accomplishment, even if it was a small task. After a year or working through the course, I felt clear and more present every day! I have been a long time follower, and now her book is my next step in my clearing process.
Why I Love Them
The Gottmans’ work gave me a deeper understanding of what makes relationships thrive—trust, communication, and those small moments of connection. Their concept of “bids for attention” completely changed how I support couples who feel distant or disconnected. I often share their practical tools like the “Four Horsemen” and repair attempts because they make the invisible parts of relationships visible and fixable.
Insights for Mindful Living
Seven creative ways to decompress & have a mindful holiday season
1. Solo Nature Escape – Wander & feel the calm of nature around you. Take a short hike or beach walk alone to reconnect with nature and find peace. 2. Unexpected Adventure – Embrace the unknown & discover a new place. Take a spontaneous trip, even if it’s just a short drive to a new…
My Birthday Movie Groundhog’s Day
How many days, weeks, months, or years was Phil actually in Punxatony? Bill Murray’s character spends countless time going through the motions of February 2nd, Groundhog’s Day, and by the end of the movie he has learned to play piano, speak French, and sculpt ice to an expert level. With those specific skills and perfecting…
Inner Excellence – Letting Go! Superbowl
This weekend Super Bowl 59 will be held in New Orleans! One of the players from the Eagles has been carrying around the book, “Inner Excellence!” The book became a best seller overnight! My mom and I have been exchanging quotable passages from the book, and so far this book has given us both several…
Fifteen years ago,
in California… I started a Tai Chi practice with my good friend Gayle Yoshimoto. We also took a Qigong class and at that time I enjoyed Tai Chi for the meditative moments they brought me while sharing calm and peace with my friend. When my family and I moved to Rhode Island, I serendipitously found…
ONE CHAPTER CLOSES AT
THE SANCTUARY!
The Sanctuary has stood as a beacon of healing and transformation under the compassionate guidance of Emily Perkins. As the founder of Love Living Holistics, Emily created a community at The Sanctuary for a collaborative space where individuals could embark on journeys of self-discovery and holistic well-being. Emily’s dedication to fostering a nurturing community was…
BUILDING A COMMUNITY
This month my website is being completed and taking on an even more ideal outcome! I had hoped to build a community and it is coming to fruition. I envisioned a way to bring together people who were looking for wellness information for themselves, their relationships, & their families. For the past six months, I…
HABIT STACKING
We all understand the importance of movement, socialization, and overall wellness, however putting it into practice may be a struggle for some. After much research on how to get back on track, I discovered one of my favorite strategies for building routines—especially after a move, life change, or other disruption. Habit stacking can help begin…
A YEAR FOR YOU:
BUILDING YOURSELF UP
Stephanie Bennett Vogt is a well known author in the wellness and Daily OM community! Her “Year to Clear” Daily OM series was an absolute life changing experience for me! I spent one year slowly clearing the physical in our home, the mental clutter my mind, and the emotional clutter in my soul! The quote…
SCULPTING
Diane McNally, a NASM-certified group fitness instructor, began her journey with Pulse Gym in Newport in 2015, inspired by the dynamic beach bootcamps led by Jacki. She now leads a variety of classes, including Sculpt sessions, Shredmill, Triple Threat, and Core Challenge, offering participants diverse and challenging workouts. Being part of one of Diane’s classes…
It all came together!!!
Less than a year ago, I was siting in a coffee shop for hours each day for an entire week. My son was in a Cub Scout camp, and I would drive him up and stay nearby. It may sound a little “helicopter-esk,” but maybe my reason will help in the understanding. *** Please note,…