Mama MandalenaJan 18, 20233 minRupture and Repair With Your ChildOur children lead us to places inside of us that have not been fully processed. Places within us where trauma is unresolved. When they...
Mama MandalenaDec 9, 20221 minWhat Do Children Need When They're Dysregulated?What do children need most when they’re dysregulated? When their emotions are full. Their upsets big. Their anger intense. They need to...
Mama MandalenaNov 18, 20222 minLearning Unconditional Love“Mama I love Kintu but his behavior of peeing on our cushions is not ok” We are happily welcoming our newest family member… Kintu the cat...
Mama MandalenaNov 9, 20222 minAnother Stretch of the Umbilical CordThis week was another stretch of the umbilical cord. I’m deeply grateful for all the adults in my daughter’s life. So many loving and...