Open Skies Coaching & Counselling Associates

01/13/2026

All is well in this moment ❤️

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Anxious patterns don’t appear overnight.
They’re learned, adapted, and carried forward.
Awareness heals adults.
Safe parenting protects children.

01/13/2026

You don’t deny what hurt you. You just stop letting it run your life.

Healing is when your past becomes context, not your identity.

You move from explaining the pain to building the life.

Know your worth! ❤️💪✌️

01/13/2026

Beware. It is the same for adults too.

01/12/2026

Children’s misbehavior is often misunderstood. Most of the time, they are not trying to frustrate parents, they are trying to express emotions or needs they cannot yet verbalize.

Young brains may not have the language or emotional skills to explain feelings like fear, frustration, or sadness. Acting out becomes their way of communicating and seeking attention, comfort, or help.

Recognizing the message behind misbehavior changes the approach. Instead of punishment, parents can respond with curiosity, empathy, and guidance to help the child feel heard and supported.

Techniques such as labeling emotions, providing choices, and creating a safe space for expression teach children to articulate feelings more effectively, reducing the need for behavioral outbursts.

Understanding that misbehavior is a form of communication empowers parents to guide development rather than simply enforce rules. Responding thoughtfully strengthens trust, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills, helping children grow confident and regulated while maintaining a positive parent-child connection.

01/12/2026

“You are allowed to be proud of how gently you stayed.” In moments when life tried to rush you, harden you, or pull you apart, you chose softness instead. You stayed kind when it would have been easier to close your heart. You stayed patient when giving up felt tempting. You stayed gentle with yourself while quietly carrying more than anyone could see.

That gentleness is not accidental—it is strength shaped over time. Like careful stitches made one by one, your softness held you together, healed what was frayed, and reminded you of who you truly are. Be proud of that. Staying gentle in a loud, demanding world is a powerful act of courage.

01/12/2026

Very interesting and important information here!

01/12/2026

It is not your job, as a griever, to package your pain so others can tolerate it.
You do not owe anyone a softer version of what you are living. You do not have to lower your voice, change the subject, smile at the right moments, or reassure people that you are “doing ok” so they can relax. Your grief is already heavy enough without carrying other people’s discomfort on top of it.
When someone shifts in their seat, goes quiet, or rushes to fix it, that is about them. It does not mean you are saying too much or feeling the wrong thing. It means grief is real, and real grief is hard to sit with.
You are allowed to speak honestly. You are allowed to cry, to be flat, to be angry, to say their name, to say this still hurts. You are not responsible for making loss easier to witness.
And if you find yourself surrounded by people who cannot tolerate the truth of your grief, know this, there are others who can. You are not doing this wrong. What you are feeling is normal, and you are not alone.

01/11/2026

Every stitch you redo, every mistake you mend, and every moment you choose patience over quitting is shaping something greater than the project in front of you. Growth doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from persistence, learning, and the courage to keep going when things don’t turn out as planned.

When you choose to fix instead of quit, you’re not just improving your work—you’re strengthening your skills, your mindset, and your belief in yourself. Keep creating, keep learning, and trust that every small effort is building a stronger, more confident maker within you.

01/11/2026

Pay attention to this.

Providing children with phones at a young age may seem convenient, but research shows it is not harmless. Early phone use can physically and functionally alter developing brains.

Constant exposure to screens and notifications can shrink attention spans. Children find it harder to focus on tasks, manage distractions, and sustain mental effort in school and play.

Phones also increase anxiety. Social media and constant comparison make children feel pressured to measure up, affecting self-esteem and emotional regulation. The brain learns to respond to external validation rather than internal cues.

Refusing a phone is not punishment, it is protection. Delaying access allows children to develop attention, resilience, and emotional stability before navigating a digital environment filled with comparison and overstimulation.

Parents can support healthy development by setting clear boundaries, providing alternative forms of stimulation, and encouraging real-world interactions. Protecting children from screens early strengthens focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive growth, preparing them for a healthier, balanced relationship with technology in the future.

01/11/2026

Michael Fiore - Digital Romance