Imagine if we learned how to listen to our bodies as children. If we could respect their natural yearning for balance. Like all skills, we can learn to be more aware and take appropriate actions. This is a great tool to help children who jump from one extreme to the next. It can also be… {read more}
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Review: Activities + Music to Build Character, Social and Emotional Skills
Happy Kids Songs were created for building character and social and emotional skills for kids ages 4 to 8 years old. The songs are super catchy and fun to listen to (great car music!) – you can listen to some samples via this page. The creator Don MacMannis – also known as Dr. Mac – is a… {read more}
How to Use Essential Oils to Create a Happier Home + Giveaway!
I used to be a bit embarrassed about my medicine cabinet and cleaning closet… They were overflowing with random products I had bought on sale or because they were recommended by a friend. Many of the items I used only a few times and each time I looked at them, I saw wasted money. When we decided… {read more}
How to Help Children Understand Disability and Serious Illness
Disabilities and serious illnesses affect so many people around us. Sometimes we can see some of their challenges with our own eyes, other times we cannot. Today I’m honoured to share an interview with Mark Schumacher, the Chief Development Officer of Victory Junction which is a camp in my home state of North Carolina that enriches the… {read more}
Review: A Storybook that Teaches Kids about Depression
I have several mother friends struggling with depression so when I found out about the recently published storybook, My Mum has Depression, I knew it was a resource that I wanted to share with my kids. We found it remarkably easy to read, with practical examples about what depression feels like which the children could understand… {read more}
5 Easy Ways Grandparents Can Be Involved in Character Building
When I was growing up, my grandmother was a huge influence in my life. I looked up to her and listened to her stories with an intensity that I rarely paid others. I watched the way she interacted with others and respected her in a different way than I did my own parents. The beauty… {read more}
Review: Character Conversation Cards for Kids
I don’t like to think too much about it, but my boys are really growing up. Long ago are the days when they toddled around and were content banging on pots and pans. Sometimes I feel like they are getting close to being teenagers from some of the comments and attitudes I have witnessed! Where did… {read more}
How Learning About “Sensory Processing” Can Help You Understand Your Child
My three year old was crying uncontrollably and I could feel my anxiety rising. “My socks!” he screamed. “Mommy doesn’t understand what you mean! What about your socks?” He kept on crying and I kept on asking, helpless. I simply had no idea what was going on. When he finally calmed down, he told me… {read more}
