I’ve learned after 24 years in my field, 22 years of marriage, and 19 years as a mom—if you make the things that are most important most important, the rest will fall into place. Yes, it requires doing the work, setting the boundaries, seeking help when needed—and missing out on the good things to make room for the great things. I talk about all these ideas in the context of the holidays in All is Calm..ish, but they’re really the life lessons that serve as my GPS all year round.

The fall and winter months can be a busy time for families. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano offers strategies from her book ALL IS CALMish on how to survive the hectic holiday season. ALL IS CALMish: https://www.nirofeliciano.com/calmish/

To every woman who’s ever felt unseen in the middle of the holiday hustle—you are noticed. You are valued. You are loved. 💙 ALL IS CALMish is available everywhere tomorrow, on October 14! Preorder now! https://www.nirofeliciano.com/

Things don’t have to be perfect to still be beautiful. Thank you, Tim Washer, for this beautiful interview. We will be sharing more of my thoughts on the book throughout the season. 💙

Always good to be back on the 3rd hour of the Today Show and always more to say than TV time allows! Trusting your gut can be good when you are making split-second decisions—do I walk down that dark alleyway alone or take the longer, lighted route? It can also work for calculated risks and big decisions as well—as long as that feeling is consistent, somewhat aligned with what you know to be true, and is paired with a thoughtful weighing of risks and benefits. Sometimes the risks outweigh the benefits, but it very well could be the right decision in the end. This is especially where gut feelings become important.  Wisdom comes in many forms—through stillness, through asking for it, and through learning from others. We all know people wiser than ourselves—spend time with them, listen to them, and learn from them. We may take the risk alone, but we certainly don’t have to make the decision on our own.  Watch the full segment here: https://www.today.com/video/how-to-embrace-risk-taking-and-step-out-of-your-comfort-zone-244882501575?search=niro%20feliciano

Parents might be tempted to fill summer free time with camps and activities. But the lack of structure can be a good thing. Psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano explains why.

What do you say when your child doesn’t get into their dream school? Start here… 🎓💔 #CollegeRejection #ParentingSupport #speaklife Full interview: https://youtu.be/Z7IVsX3M1I8