Increasing self-confidence helps us learn how to see the world through our own eyes and live using on the wisdom we gather through experience. It reminds us not to base our self-worth or decisions on what we hear or see from others, but to honor our true selves within. In a world increasingly concerned with… {read more}
Archives for June 2013
Teaching Children To Appreciate Diversity
Some days I am not sure what our character development activity will be until we are already half way into it. This is what you may call finding a “teachable moment.” Parents do it every time they thankfully acknowledge a “please” or “excuse me” (which would be reinforcing courtesy) but I have found taking it… {read more}
The Aim of “Crafting” At Our House
As I’ve been browsing the land of Pinterest over the past week, seeing hundreds upon hundreds of absolutely amazing kids’ craft ideas, it occurred to me that it may be helpful to readers of this blog to find out a bit about my “policy” for crafting: why I craft with my kids and a bit… {read more}