There was once a little girl named Rosalie. She was seven years old. She was a really nice girl—kind, polite and sweet. When she was around seven years old, she started learning to play the violin. The first time she played her violin, she sounded . . . umm . . . not great. But Rosalie heard something else along with the out-of-tune notes. She had an inner voice telling her “you can do this!” And she knew she could…
A friend of ours has decided to homeschool her child. She did try day school for a few years but it just isn’t working for them. She arrived at the decision because she feels that she’ll do a better…
Qigong walking meditation is a great way to help kids–and grownups–find calm and joy. During my school days, our home would be bustling with activity. Since I grew up at my Grandmother’s place, we had lots of house guests…
We live in challenging times—more so when it comes to parenting. Of courses we want the best for our children and in the process, end up overindulging them and this can have long term consequences—and not of the good…
I’m stuck at home for a while—sort of—thanks to my recent accident and in recovery. I tend to get a bit hyperactive when I am not feeling 100% and drive everyone around me nuts. So—thinking that it is better…
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. – Dalai Lama Travel broadens the mind—there’s no doubt about it. As a child of the ’60s, I was fortunate to enjoy summer holidays that were earmarked for travel.…
Ironic that when you ask a child whose mom or dad who is a stay-at-home parent does not go out to work “what does your mom/dad do?”, the child answers, “my mom/dad does not have a job”. Nothing could…
