by Lisa McCrohan | Sep 6, 2017 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
I still remember this moment of deep appreciation for my husband, Brian. It was 10:30 pm in the Atlanta airport. We were coming home from ten days in Costa Rica. Our travel had started early and involved hours of driving through potholes, tending to hungry and tired...
by Lisa McCrohan | Apr 17, 2017 | Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
The other day, my son asked if I sit with him and work on some school work with him. I sat there, watching him. I had been taking pictures earlier of spring flowers and my camera was sitting next to me as we worked at the kitchen table. I watched my son working math...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 9, 2017 | Cultivating Compassion, Nourishing Our Connections, Parenting with Compassion
Reflection from Early Winter: The wind is blowing hard this afternoon but my son still wants to go outside and kick the soccer ball together. Sundays can often be hectic for us — Brian works at the parish and we often both teach on Sunday evening. But this...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 29, 2017 | Parenting with Compassion, Regarding Our Children
“Ohhhh, mom! That’s beautiful!” My young daughter said, holding my freshly Henna painted hand. Admiring the detail and intricacy, my daughter’s eyes widened. The night before, I was part of a women’s circle where a local Henna artist painted on our bodies as we...
by Lisa McCrohan | Apr 27, 2016 | Nourishing Our Connections, Parenting with Compassion
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi I watched a girl who was about nine years old get out of the car and she forgot to close the door as she looked excited to go into Target. “Close the door!” her mom said, in a tone that rattled my...
by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 8, 2016 | Mindful Motherhood, Parenting with Compassion, Serving, Healing and Transforming Our World
In honor of International Women’s Day…a love note to my daughter. May these words inspire you to write a note to your daughter telling her how she matters, how her voice matters, and you are there to “hold space” for her to honor her Voice...