My new Reflection Series offers five questions with corresponding articles/videos to inspire intentional and compassionate mothering. Sign up for posts by email if you would like the series delivered to your inbox. I created this series because I believe that the process of regular reading and reflection naturally inspires growth – and I wanted a… {read more}
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50 Everyday Play Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Free Printable)
My oldest just started school and I have been finding it a bit strange with just me and my almost-three-year-old in the house. I haven’t been used to so much one-on-one time with him and I will admit I’ve been a bit stuck for ideas of what to do! After considering the reason for this,… {read more}
10 Lessons for My Sons to Learn to Respect Women
A few months ago I shared a post with 10 ways to embrace being a mother of boys, and a very thoughtful reader pointed out that as a mother of boys I have a great opportunity (and responsibility!) to uphold equality through educating my sons. Although I did not mention this point in my article,… {read more}
10 Acts of Love for Your Neighborhood
Gone are the days when the we might knock on the door of a neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar. It’s just as easy (and a lot less intimidating) to drive to the store. It seems we live in a time when people stay inside and pretty much forget that we live in neighborhoods… {read more}
5 Easy Ways to Brighten the Day of Someone Feeling Unwell
Whether it is “just a cold” or something more serious, feeling unwell can be quite disheartening. Taking the time to recognize what the people around us are going through and finding a way to show compassion to them is not only nice, but our example will teach our children about empathy as well as how… {read more}
Teach Kids To Be Optimistic with a Fun Hands-on Activity
Attitude. Isn’t having a “good day” or a “bad day” all dependent on attitude? One day I was listening to a bit of complaining (both other voices and the one inside my head) and it hit me: right now I’m being a person who sees the glass half empty. I’m focusing on what I *rather*… {read more}
Acts of Kindness to Honor Others
I am a big believer in turning challenges in life into opportunities to grow. Every person will face frustration, disappointment, sadness, and heartache… and every person can also choose what to do in each situation. Will we succumb to our grief or use our experiences to learn and help others? Last year we lost our… {read more}
10 Easy Service Projects for Schools
This year I am looking forward to getting involved in my son’s new school, and helping to organize some service projects for his class and/or clubs to take on. Here are 10 ideas of easy service projects for schools, which I brainstormed to start thinking about what we might do:
