I want my children to experience the holidays just like every other child. The joy of anticipation, time with family, and opening of gifts. And I think I speak for all parents when I say that whether it is Christmas or Hanukkah, what we don’t want is for materialism to supersede the real spirit of [...]
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Holiday gift giving; building an attitude of gratitude
Posted in Uncategorized, Winter on December 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Slowing Down to Notice the Snow Melt
Posted in Bruno Bettleheim, Co-telling, Listening, Nature, Parenting, slow parenting, Story Starter, Storytelling, Winter on February 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
One of the great gifts children share with adults is the ability to see simple things with fresh wonder. The space to slow down, step back and NOTICE precedes revolutionary thinking. Though children practice intense observation naturally, parents often rush them past the proverbial “flowers.” For example, while I am frying up grilled cheese, cleaning [...]
