Lisa McCrohan, Author at Lisa McCrohan

At the Start of the Day

by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 14, 2019 | living with intention and purpose, Soulful Poetry

At the Start of the Day Kindle the light within you. Let your breath become vibrant. Stretch your body – reaching for the sky and then bowing to the earth. Let your movements build to be strong and slowly generate heat. Gently circle the neck and shoulders,...

When Grief Comes for a Surprise Visit

by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 11, 2019 | grief

The other night, I had just dropped both of our kiddos off for a short playdate at a neighbor’s house and was on my way to the grocery store to then go back home and make chicken soup for my husband who was sick – and it was his birthday. It was already 5 pm and we...

Have an entitled teen? Help them relearn the relationship between privilege and responsibility

by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 6, 2019 | Parenting with Compassion, Regarding Our Children

I have parents ask me all the time: how do I motivate my child to do better in school (do chores, help out around the house, be nice to their siblings)? What do you do with an entitled teen – who expects to get the latest video game or a cell phone? Answer:...

Loved As You Are

by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 21, 2019 | Regarding Our Children, Soulful Poetry

Loved As You Are You are unique. There’s only one you. Do I tell you that I love you enough? Enough so that you remember the truth of who you are on days when the world isn’t kind? I don’t love you for what you do, what kind of success you have in life, how well you...

Listening through the Noise of Daily Life to What Matters

by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 19, 2019 | living with intention and purpose, Regarding Our Children

The other day at mass, I noticed an elderly gentleman sitting next to our family. When he stood up, I saw him leaning over in an awkward way with a hunched back and his head tilted to one side. I didn’t know what he was doing or if there was something wrong. I kept...