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In the Midst of Tragedy, Why Are We So Quick to Throw Stones?
I tend to think that outsiders blame parents because, when they admit that it’s an actual accident, they are admitting that they and their loved ones are not immune to the very same circumstances. It’s acknowledging that there are things that are out of their control; that even the most caring parent can’t completely shield and protect their child. Read More
Inducing Science Curiosity in Kids This Summer
This summer our family decided that we can still have fun while learning some new things. Science doesn’t have to be a boring classroom subject; there are ways I’ve found to induce science curiosity in my kids. Read More
Righty or Lefty? When Will You Know?
Will your child be an accomplished athlete or mathematical genius? We grownups love looking for subtle clues to our child’s future self… Read More
What True Acceptance Looks Like—My Daughter’s Dance Class
“I want to take a class like Connor!” The request began to come in weekly as I dropped Connor off at gymnastics class last year, and Brenna watched all of the young kids head into the gym together to swing on the bars, dance, tumble and play games. Read More
3 Steps to Teaching Kids the Art of Kindness
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain Read More
Mom Chronicles: Survival Tips for The End of the School Year
Every year at this point in time, I’m just trying to survive the end of the school year. Intellectually, I know the big bang of stress and crushing… Read More
Music to My Ears: “I Want Music Education for My Kids”
Music is invisible. But it is one of the greatest forces in the world. You can’t touch music, but music can touch you. Read More
Laughter is the Glue That Holds My Family Together
It’s a universal language. Even at a very young age, for our kids to see mom and dad laughing, just like they laugh, is important. We want them to know that not only are we married, are we a family, but we like each other. Laughter is not just for the young. Read More
6 Rules of Digital Citizenship for Kids
Our kids are digital natives. They are exposed to and use digital devices from a very early age. In those early years, we work very hard to ensure that our children are in a “closed” environment – protected from the wily ways of the worldwide web. Read More