A few months ago I saw a link posted by a high school friend on Facebook saying that she couldn’t believe she went to school with the girl in the article, which was about someone being charged for sexually assaulting kids while babysitting. I nearly skimmed over the link thinking, “I could not have possibly… {read more}
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{Rosie & Blue} Blue tells some jokes – Learning about kindness
Rosie is sick and Blue wants to help, so he decides to tell some jokes to cheer her up. Watch the latest episode of Rosie & Blue called “Blue tells some jokes” here: Virtue featured: Kindness is being considerate and generous to someone. When we are kind, we look for ways to help other people and make them happy. Discussion questions:… {read more}
Year of Travel: Campervan, Caravan or Tent?
A few months ago my husband and I decided that once his current job contract ends in February 2016, we’re going to pack up and travel for a year. There are many reasons why we want to do this, but one of the big ones is so that we can simplify our life and help our… {read more}
Review: Natural Rewards Idea Box
A while back I wrote about how we are trying to raise children who want to contribute to the household and make good decisions because they want to… not only because we told them to or because they want a reward. When the kids grow up, I hope they will have learned that helping others makes them feel… {read more}
{Rosie & Blue} Rosie makes muffins – Learning about patience
Rosie is making muffins but Blue is really hungry right now! They discuss what to do when you feel impatient. Watch the latest episode of Rosie & Blue called “Rosie makes muffins” here:
Reflections on Judgement
It was Saturday afternoon and my husband was on the weekend shift. I had tried to plan a few playdates during the week but everyone was busy with their own family stuff – and we have no family closer than 3 hours by plane ride – so it was just going to be me and the… {read more}
Dear Daughter: Don’t Rush
Dear Daughter, When I was a little girl, I remember my father saying that the time seemed to go faster the older he got. I never really understood it until you were born. These past few months have just flown by. I guess my life has become more and more busy – three kids, part-time… {read more}
How to Teach Gratitude to Young Children
As with any character trait, I think teaching kids about gratitude begins with us. When we see blessings in the everyday and try to remember what we have (versus what we want), our children will likely imitate us. You can read my thoughts about fostering gratitude throughout the journey of motherhood here and here. Starting conversations… {read more}
