Global Issues… Come to the Table 15 Apr 202515 Apr 2025 “Time to eat!”-Mom Some nights I just want to pull my hair out when it’s time to think about what to make for dinner. You too? Last night wasn’t one…
Humane Parenting… What Makes a Favorite a Favorite? 10 Nov 202310 Nov 2023 Question of the day, to you: What was your favorite subject in school? Your answer may vary depending upon the age that comes to mind. It may vary depending on…
Blog Events… A Kid at Heart? 1 Nov 2023 Wordpress Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart?For All Saints Day: November 1, 2023 Ideal, to be a child at heart. Delighted. Lighthearted. Venturing seas uncharted.…
Global Issues… Child Mental Health Day 7 May 201520 Mar 2016 Remember twirling around on the swing set out back? Tummy on the swing, arms and legs hanging down, you'd walk in circles to wind the suspended chains around one another, like a rubber…
Freedom vs Fear… Compassion: Left and Right 20 Feb 201522 Mar 2016 Marge lay exhausted at the end of a long day, her eyes puffy from too many tears. It has been an emotional day for her. As she lay on the…
Attempts at Humor… Weird Things We Hear Ourselves Say When Living With Little Ones 27 Jan 201527 Jan 2015 A little collection from the past year or so: "Don't eat your tiara, honey." "It's probably not a good idea to put a straw in the cup with the lizard."…
Humane Parenting… In a Blink 13 Jan 201522 Mar 2016 She came into this world and they wrapped her in pink: A present from God, with a smile and a wink-- Continue reading "In a Blink"
Global Issues… We’re All Sick of “Don’t,” So. . . 26 Mar 201426 Apr 2014 Don't tell me another "Don't," -please? We've all heard "Don't" enough. We're numb. We're even numb to the "Don't" messages that matter. Don't--I Feel Numb by U2 For…