 2020 isn't letting up anytime soon. This week, the West coast is on fire and in Oregon 40,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and whole towns destroyed. 2020 is marathon training for the human experience. This past week - and really since March - Mr. Roger's quote keeps passing through my mind: "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” Rogers said to his television neighbors, “my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" But, even that quote has been questioned and "romanticized." Because the truth is, it's not just looking for the helpers. This time is about BECOMING the helpers. Becoming the helper spans the spectrum of helping yourself, your kids and your community. This week how can you Become the Helper? * Helping Yourself: Tune into yourself and take one positive action steps to meet your basic needs for: food, water, sleep, quality time with yourself and the other adults in your life, positive outlets to express high emotions in healthy ways and support for the stress you face. * Helping your Kids: Provide a secure base and a safe haven for your children. Spend time on the floor or next to your kids following their lead in play and life. Enjoy your children. Appreciate their beautiful smiles, all the cool things they are into and where they are developmentally. Laughing and playing with your kids - and simply enjoying them is the best way to help them. * Helping with the West coast Fires: Join the People's Disaster Relief here on Facebook. Follow the Emergency Mutual Aid Fire Relief organized by Don't Shoot Portland and Fires Igniting the Spirit. Click here and here on Instagram or Facebook here. In these times, open up to what "Becoming the Helper" means for you. How can you really take that leadership role in your life, family and community to do what is right and stand for goodness during these stressful times?
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Mama Megan
Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! 
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