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Activating Your Village
They say it “takes a village” and we bet you’ve heard this phrase everywhere: in work settings, community spaces, and especially regarding raising children which is where the saying has its roots. [read more]
Introducing Your Village Journey
Hello from Your Village Journey! We are so glad you are here and we would like to warmly welcome you to our community. [read more]
In My Self-Care Era
Let’s be real – it’s been a year. Current event chaos, political turmoil, massive career shifts and a lot of change. Even when change is positive, it can be stressful, and I found most of this year relatively exhausting. So I decided to lean into a Summer of Self-Care and prioritize a refresh and reset for myself. [read more]
Why I Let My Kids Play Hooky
Yes, you read that right. Not only do I occasionally let my kids “play hooky” for the day; I encourage it! We live in a workaholic culture of constant demand and never-ending stimulation. Learning how and when to take a day off is as much a core life skill as anything. [read more]
The Korean Body Scrub That Changed My Life
During my very intentional Self-Care Summer, I spent the day at a spa facility with a good friend. She encouraged me to try a Korean Body Scrub, a spa service I had yet to experience. While I was skeptical, I gave it a try, and I’m so glad I did. Because to me, it became much more than a scrubbing experience. It took me on a body image journey. [read more]
How to Make Your Performance POP! Introducing our Performance Optimization Program
Nothing is more exciting than watching an incredible performance, whether that be in a sports arena or on a stage. Performing well requires more than talent, especially in a high-stakes environment or during competition. Optimal performance is also a skill. [read more]
Calm Through Chaos: How to Navigate Current Event Stress
As a country, we are stressed. Current events, news media, and political divisiveness all play a role. Navigating this landscape can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. [read more]
Raising Boys to Respect Women
A core element of “raising boys right” in today’s society includes teaching boys to respect women. This goes beyond raising them to listen to their mothers and teachers and requires us to demonstrate and instill attitudes and values that promote gender equality. [read more]
Your Kid Failed at Something – Now What?
Oh, the sting of failure. We all know it well. What do we do as parents when we watch our kids struggle or fail at something? The first instinct is often to intervene and prevent the failure. As parents, we hate to see our kids in pain. But is there any benefit to this experience of failure? [read more]
Resolute about your Resolution? How to Actually Make your Intention Stick
The world is preparing to embark on everything that awaits us in 2025. And, because we are in it together, there is also great inspiration and accountability in a New Years resolution. “Fresh start, new year, new goals, new me”. Right? We’ve heard it before. [read more]
The Reframe Game
Today we want to share a super helpful psych skill with you: Reframing (or, for parents, How to Get Your Kids to Do What You Want) [read more]
Smart Phones – The New Pacifier
The many problems associated with youth smart phone use is not new. In fact, you have probably heard many chastising messages about them (see the Surgeon General Warning here) and, if you are being completely honest, rolled your eyes to at least a few of them). As parents, we get it. The big, bad cell phone isn’t good for our kids (or for us!). [read more]
Radical Acceptance
At YVJ, we know that sometimes life throws us curveballs. Despite our best efforts and meticulous planning, life can get in the way – big time. What we do when it all falls apart matters – we can let the curveballs knock us out or find a way to persevere in spite of them. [read more]
How to Survive an Election Season
At YVJ we are well aware of the business and burdens of the fall season. This time of year can be extra challenging during election years – particularly presidential ones! [read more]