Maya Angelou… “There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside of you” This is my very 1st YouTube from a presentation in 2016-17. Byron Lewis, a dear friend and colleague who passed away in 2017, filmed it. YouTube has an ad on it because it has been so popular. This is at
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Stunning Summer Specialties- Summer activities for you and your kids!
Hey! Happy Summer!! The Beguiled Child has been MIA for a hot minute and I greatly apologize for that. I just moved states and it has been extremely hectic, but I hope to get back on a regular schedule of providing resources and information for anyone looking. Today I thought it would be great to
MBR- 50 Books For the Mothers, Mamas, Moms, Step-Moms, Grandmas, and Moms-To-Be
In light of yesterday being mom day, we will be looking at some books made just for Mom! First and foremost, I am not a mother. Though I work with kids and their parents and have friends with tiny humans, I cannot express any actual knowledge of motherhood. For this reason I have not read
MBR- Six Books by Malcolm Gladwell You Will Not Regret Reading
Today’s book review post is very specific. It explores the works of Malcolm Gladwell, a New Yorker writer turned best-selling author. Many will know Gladwell for some of these books, his most popular being The Tipping Point and Outliers. This post describes and reviews six of Gladwell’s books. His latest and seventh book is: The
Monday Book Review (MBR) – Odd Psychology Stories for the Interested Person
Monday Book Review (on a Tuesday)! Today we will be discussing books that are full of psychological stories through the lenses of professionals and/or sufferers. Eminent therapists will tell of their most fascinating cases, how they approached them, and what they learned through the process. You will definitely be interested in each case as they
Monday Book Review- 10+ Starter Books to Discuss the Psychology of Historical Killers
Today we will be diving into the world of murderers, cult leaders, serial killers, and more. There are numerous books I could recommend on this topic; I’ve picked a few for us to start with. I may create more lists later (I have a list of psychopaths and sociopaths that I am excited about). As
How to Create a Calm Down Corner in Literally Any Location
If you haven’t heard of a “calm down corner” then you are definitely missing out. These small and simple areas have been designed for children that are feeling overwhelmed or just need a break to re-center themselves. Calm-down areas are very popular in classrooms for younger students or those with any kind of disability. I,
FBR: 13 Books to Answer all your Burning Questions on Psychology
Hey all! If you have an interest in psychology (which I think many people do) then you should totally check out these books. I believe everyone has burning questions about their or their friends behaviors, emotions, and so much more. Check out these starter guides to learn the history and implications of psychology. A lot
FBR: 15+ Books Written For Therapists and Others
Therapists, such as myself, have been recommended numerous books throughout my education. Books that will teach me therapy skills, self-care skills, general psychological knowledge, and even horror stories of worst-case scenario clients. It was certainly rare to get a book that was written for the novice therapist. I have, over the years, collected the books
Time Flies: Creative Ways to Track the Growth of Your Kids
A child grows quickly, any parent will tell you. In one moment they sleep soundly in your arms, the next they slam doors as they walk out of the house. When they are little kids love to track how big they are getting so they can one day be like their parents or older siblings.