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Nearly everyone I talk to these days is feeling more anxious than usual, and what's "usual" now is already a state of mild tension. Worry is highly contagious, and while the gentle souls with sensitive nervous systems are particularly at risk, most people are at least slightly vulnerable. Worry is not just a side effect of what's going on in this world. Worry itself causes all kinds of health, mental health, relationship, and financial breakdowns. I am not suggesting you start worrying about how much you worry! But it's time we start talking about the importance of clearing out the junk in our minds and creating health and balance there instead. Read the rest of Julia's post HERE . Julia is author of Lessons of Labor.     

Dr. Haim Omer has alerted us to a new post of interest to parents: You're invited to read my new post "Some vital questions about our children's safety"  https://www.haimomer-nvr.com/post/some-vital-questions-about-our-children-s-safety .  This is the first in a series of posts designed to help parents exercise "vigilant care".  This is the parental attitude of keeping an ear to the ground, of creating the appropriate feeling that the child is accompanied by the parents.  Vigilant care has all the advantages and none of the disadvantages of "parental monitoring".  Whenever I lecture on my approach, I tell the people in the audience that if they want to keep one idea, one single tip of my approach, than it is that parents should learn how to exercise vigilant care.  This and the upcoming posts aim at helping parents foster this attitude.   Dr. Omer is the author of the forthcoming book, Courageous Parents . Available on pre-order ...

Mary Ann Raemisch and Andrew Harvey discuss Andrew's book, Tucker and Me -- about a childhood spent in the South and Los Angeles and divided between parents; a child's view of different societies and growing up with divored parents. Listen to the podcast HERE .   

How will you practice self-care this spring? If we have the opportunity to meet, I’ll probably ask you this question. How will you answer? This is the beginning of the article that Julie wrote as her contribution to Positivo Proviso magazine in her capacity of guest editor. Read the rest of the article, "Spring into Self-Care,"  HERE .

Not much lead-in needed here. Just a note that the following books are on 25% sale for the next week to honor International Women's day (and another 25% off is possible with the code FF25) at the MSI Press webstore .

Love cats? Like to read good books? Like to read good books about cats? Have online sites where you can post reviews? We need you! We are looking for reviewers for our wonderful cat books. All have received top-notch reviews, but none have received LOTS of reviews. We want to bring these good books to more readers. That takes more reviews. If you are willing to review any of the following books, we will be happy to send you a free copy. Contact editor@msipress.com. How My Cat made Me a Better Man Books by Sula, Parish Cat at Old Mission: Christmas at the Mission Dia de Muertos (in Spanish) Easter at the Mission Saints I Know Surviving Cancer, Healing People: One Cat's Story Tale of a Mission Cat Intrepid

  Colette McNeil Colette McNeil aspires to develop confidence in individuals with autism by expanding the perspectives of their parents, families, teachers, and caregivers. Experience: Colette McNeil has worked with children and adults with disabilities for 30 years.  She spent 20 of those years teaching students with autism and related disorders ages 3-22. Additionally, Colette has a close relationship with her nephew with autism who is in his 20’s Education: Ms. McNeil holds a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology. Further, she is a prolific reader of Positive Psychology literature and embeds her learning into her daily interactions and coaching-consultation practices. Business: Through her business  Shared Perspectives Support , Colette McNeil provides private coaching-consultation services to families struggling with Autism and developmental disorders in the Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties of California, USA.\  Colette has published two books with MSI P...