Our Kids Are Listening
Words, one of the most powerful weapons we have as humans. (Yes, I just said weapons, you didn’t misread it). We all know that old saying, “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” While there is some truth to that and there is also a lot of untruth.
For the Love of Nature
Our house is filled with leaves, twigs, rocks, feathers, acorns…if it has to do with nature, it is probably in our house. One of my sons has even asked to keep a little mouse skull that he found so that he can study it and learn from it!!! As you have probably guessed, my boys…
Things Are Not What They Seem
The other day as I was cooking supper in the kitchen, my son came in and asked if he could go down to the bike path by himself. He wanted to explore the tall grasses and little creek. As much as I knew he would be fine, I said, “No, not now.” As soon as…
How Technology is Becoming a Crutch
Walk into any home and you will find that electronics largely outnumber the people living in the actual home. According to the EPA most households own 24 electronics! Does anyone else find this disturbing???? As a teacher and parent, I can firmly say,
Striving for Mediocre – The Parenting Crisis
We have a parenting crisis going on in America. It is right before people’s eyes and most do not even know it. Most people are too busy rolling their eyes to even notice.
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 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
Why Nourishing Souls Might Not Be What You Think
Before you think you have to hide your poptart to read this, there is something I need to tell you. I don’t really care what you eat.
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 1 Thing Most Kids Are…
Typical 9 Year Old Boy Behavior Myths
Striving for Mediocre – The…
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
Why Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal…
How You Can Change The World in the…
Drop Everything Now
This Works Wonders for Seasonal…
Worth the Risk
The Heart of It.
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Sylvia Ternes: Hi Summer! I too think you are brave. You are rea...
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Joy: It is so important to say "many years ago" as th...
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