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Parents have Feelings, Too named by Berkeley's Greater Good "Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2025"



A Welcome Letter for Parents on Emotions from Hilary and Juli
Read the one-page welcome letter excerpted from "Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You And Your Family Can Thrive."
Oct 7, 20253 min read


It’s Valid to Feel, Not to Explode: Why Emotions Aren’t Excuses
Permission to feel our emotions is very different than permission to act on our emotions.
Aug 9, 20252 min read


3 Tips to Stay More Present in the Present
Resisting the mind’s pull toward future worries or past wounds takes practice.
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Healing From Trauma Means Dealing With Disgust
This article was originally published on Slate.com on 6/20/22. Irene recently came to therapy because her anxiety had been revving up,...
Sep 7, 20227 min read


“He’s an Idiot!” Considering the Judgments We All Make
"He's an idiot," my father would snap when someone didn't do something the way he wanted. It didn't bother me then. But now I realize my...
May 9, 20224 min read


Four Ways to Engage with the Change Triangle Tool for Emotional Health
Most people have never had any emotions education at all. In 2022, this is an astounding fact. As a result of the lack of education in...
Feb 7, 20223 min read


22 Crucial Things to Know About Emotions for Emotional Health
Our dysfunctional society fails to educate us on emotions. Here are a few basics to start you on your way to more knowledge.
Jan 10, 20224 min read


What's in a Moment?
But we can shift our mind to be in the present moment. And when we do, we wake up a visceral part of us. I am alive. I am here.
Apr 13, 20175 min read


The Best Way to Discover Something New About You!
Slowing down will allow you to notice more about your emotional world. Want to experiment?
Oct 10, 20152 min read

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