Connecting Children to the Earth
First things first, if you want children to connect to the living world, turn off the screens in your home and get outside. The best way to create a connection to the earth is to get outdoors and explore the…
Innate Knowledge
We all know innately what is good for us. Unfortunately, at a point throughout some peoples’ lives they stop listening to their own intuition and inner knowing. At one time, all human beings were sacredly connected to the earth and…
Traditions
Today, I attended a Remembrance Day ceremony with my grandparents, mother and brothers. We paid homage to those who passed on before us, and shared in the memories of our family members. Really not every person who walks this earth…
Healthy Hobbies
Hobbies are activities you do that bring you pleasure. Some people enjoy gardening, sewing, playing instruments, drawing, cooking, reading, collecting antiques, working out and many other hobbies. Whatever hobby you enjoy; definitely continue to nurture your creative side and have…
Connectivity
It is vital to make time to nurture the relationships in our lives. More and more, I hear people say that they feel less connected with others. Yes, we live in a world that seems to be hyper-vigilantly connected through…
Walk Everyday
Never undervalue the importance of walking. Health experts suggest getting at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. Walking uses a whole gambit of muscles while keeping the body agile and strong. My dog, Copper, is turning 11 this month; at…
Help From a Friend
The Beatles lyrics, I’ll get by with a little help from my friends, was definite wisdom. Sometimes, all a person needs is a gentle touch or a friend to hear them out in a moment of suffering. You can tell…
Easy Going Friends
It’s easy to spend time with people you feel comfortable being around. Friendships that are effortless are the best kind to maintain. I certainly enjoy the company of folks that make me laugh. Laughter is glue in any relationship. Friendship…
Halloween
I definitely enjoy Halloween! I’ve always enjoyed dressing up and making Halloween memorable for the children I have taught. Over the years though, I have developed a distaste for the ways in which we are teaching our youth to acceptably…
Inducing Shame
The way we talk to children has profound and lasting effects upon them. Keep in mind, parents are rock stars in the eyes of their children; therefore, the words parents speak matter. Name-calling and using put downs around children teach…