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Quick Thoughts: Gratitude
For this Thanksgiving week, I wanted to share a thought on gratitude from Epicurus. It reminds me that in all the hustle and bustle of life, all the carpools and homework, the tantrums and sibling...
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Hot Topic: Shame vs Guilt
“Where is the shame?” It’s a fair question. There seems to be a no-fault policy in our culture today. Politicians talk about things as independently “occurring” rather than as things that happen as...
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Quick Thought: Christmas From Heaven
Candy Bomber? What? Who? That was my personal train of thought when I heard about the scheduled convocation speaker back in my university days. Curious, I showed up and listened. And I fell in...
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Quick Thought: Be Crazy
Urie Bronfenbrenner was a famous developmental psychologist who contributed greatly to the field of child development with theories, programs, and writings. He was a deep, critical thinker. But the...
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And the Award Goes To…..
Image by Dave B. The Academy Awards were held Sunday night. Not that anyone (besides me) took note in our household. I personally don’t mind a little celebrity indulgence now and then, and have a...
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Sometimes…
Happy Mother’s Day! As I’ve mentioned before in an old post of mine that’s been making the rounds again, Mother’s Day is a wonderful chance to celebrate all the amazing, selfless things moms do every...
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Photography and Self Care
I’m pleased to share another piece from Beryl Ayn Young, a talented teacher and photographer. As I know many of my readers are using photography either personally or professionally as a tool for...
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How to Pull it Together When You’re Parenting on Empty
It’s been said that the days are long, but the years are short. I try to focus on the fact that the years are short. My fourth little guy is wearing out the footies in the pajamas I thought my oldest...
View ArticleWe’re Not Perfect…But Why Should that Stop Us?
Each new year, as I think on new beginnings here on the blog, I feel this strange need to reassert that I am nothing special. I am a far from perfect parent, teacher, researcher, and writer. I am...
View ArticleOn My Bookshelf
In the interest of full disclosure, this post really should be called “On My iPhone”. I go through most of my books by listening on Audible .* I pay a monthly membership to have someone read to me...
View ArticleNoticing the Seeds: A Mantra for Parents Who Feel They Haven’t Accomplished...
I have a history of accomplishing. I graduated high school with a 4.0 and a full-ride scholarship. I had been an athlete, class president, and valedictorian. In college, I completed a dual major in...
View ArticleThank You, Mr. Blanchard.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day! In the middle of putting together notes and treats for my kids’ teachers, I’ve also been invited by friend, Allison of No Time for Flash Cards to write a thank you note...
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Savoring a Slow Day When You’re Just Too Busy
It’s been quiet here. Well, it’s been quiet here on the blog. In my life it’s been a cacophony of power tools, packing tape, and less than happy children. We recently made it through the...
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Quick Thought: Never Stop Playing
I recently taught a day-long workshop for a fantastic group of early childhood educators on intentional teaching and the power of play. In preparing for that, I spent a lot of time reading Dr. Stuart...
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The Academy Awards were held Sunday night. Not that anyone (besides me) took note in our household. I personally don’t mind a little celebrity indulgence now and then, and have a little bit of fun...
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Happy Mother’s Day! As I’ve mentioned before in an old post of mine that’s been making the rounds again, Mother’s Day is a wonderful chance to celebrate all the amazing, selfless things moms do every...
View ArticlePhotography and Self Care
I’m pleased to share another piece from Beryl Ayn Young, a talented teacher and photographer. As I know many of my readers are using photography either personally or professionally as a tool for...
View ArticleHow to Pull it Together When You’re Parenting on Empty
It’s been said that the days are long, but the years are short. I try to focus on the fact that the years are short. My fourth little guy is wearing out the footies in the pajamas I thought my oldest...
View ArticleWe’re Not Perfect…But Why Should that Stop Us?
Each new year, as I think on new beginnings here on the blog, I feel this strange need to reassert that I am nothing special. I am a far from perfect parent, teacher, researcher, and writer. I am...
View ArticleOn My Bookshelf
In the interest of full disclosure, this post really should be called “On My iPhone”. I go through most of my books by listening on Audible .* I pay a monthly membership to have someone read to me...
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