When we didn’t know what to watch, we decided to watch them all.
Category: Topics
The Beginning of Our Reading Journey
Learning to read seemed very natural to me, until my daughter decided that she wanted to learn – and we hit roadblocks at every turn.
The Beauty of a Gift Economy
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer provided a new perspective on many parts of life, including an alternative to our commodity economy.
Just. Stop. Talking.: An Easy Way to Minimize Conflict in My Home
I would have never considered that silently discipling my children would have been effective, but it has changed our home environment completely.
Tools in My Mental Health Toolbelt
In a weekend that could have led to tears and frustration, I employed multiple mental health tools and came out of the weekend full of joy and gratitude.
My Winding Road Back onto Anxiety Medication
I believe that medication plays a role in mental health. It shouldn’t necessarily be the first stop on the journey, but there are times when it is a necessary and helpful one.
The (il)logic of food rules for kids
I have tried to impose rules on my kids’ eating that make no sense. Here are few examples and some practical suggestions to rethink the way police our children’s eating.
In Defense of Annual Passes for Local Attractions
There can be many benefits to purchasing the memberships to zoos and museums when we are using these outings to build connection with our children
Book Review: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
I love reading nonfiction books, but I am not magnetized to them the way I am to novels. However, I had a hard time putting this one down. There were so many nuggets to help me flourish in my relationship with my kids. Highly, highly recommend.
The Comeback Run: A Lesson in Rest and Recovery
I had unexpected surgery and planned to bounce right back into my running routine two weeks later. Unsurprisingly, things didn’t happen the way I had planned them.