Building Self-Esteem – The Value of Being Different
At the dinner table my boys, my husband and I had quite the conversation going. Ever since we brought sliced peaches to lunch at school the other week for dessert and t
Why Love is the Answer
As so many people are trying to make sense of our world right now many things are being thrown around. More guns, less guns. More government, less government. More God in schools, less… More this, more that. I actually have been shocked by the number of people who in taking sides with their issue…
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
November is quite possibly my favorite month of the year. The leaves are swirling, the air is cooling and Thanksgiving is on its way. Between Halloween and Christmas (the two holidays donned with commercial shopping glee), is the one quiet holiday. A holiday that patiently waits every year, even when the stores skip over it.
How 15 Minutes Can Change Your Life
Does your story sound like this? Your is work constant, your to-do list is long and then you have to stop everything to rush off to pick your kids up from school. Meanwhile you are thinking, “what on earth can I fix for supper that is fast?” As you are juggling all of this in…
What Surrendering Our Dog Taught Me About My KIds
After hanging up the phone from the Capital Humane society yesterday afternoon, I burst into tears unexpectedly. All of the emotions regarding our dog ‘Sparks’ flooded over me instantly. Nearly 6 months ago we went to the shelter
What To Do When Your Kids Are Bouncing Off The Walls
Last weekend my boys were unsettled. They were not acting like themselves. They were either whiny or got mad over the little things or were super silly. Ironically it is the
The Rhythm of Life
Recently we had some fabulous guests at our house. For 5 days we explored the city while the cousins laughed and played. We went to museums, to schools, walked on the bike path and of course ate some food. I always talk about how different we eat and live, but it never really sinks in…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are Lacking…
In this world of buy (nearly) anything at the dollar store, houses are overflowing with stuff. Toys, books, and tons of stuff that you thought you needed is now sitting dusty on the shelf or waiting in the rummage sale pile. Not only do we own a gazillion things we don’t need, but most of…
The Whole Life Approach to Autism, Aspergers, ADD and ADHD
Recently I picked up a book written by Dr. Martha Herbert of the Harvard Medical School that is so amazing it is a must share for parents who have children experiencing Autism, Aspergers, ADD and ADHD. The title of the book says it all The Autism Revolution: Whole-Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are…
Typical 9 Year Old Boy Behavior Myths
Striving for Mediocre – The…
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
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How You Can Change The World in the…
Drop Everything Now
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Worth the Risk
The Heart of It.
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