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10 Affirmations for Mindful Parenting
Here are 10 affirmations to be in the present moment when parenting.
5 Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
Teaching mindfulness to kids has been said to improve their wellbeing, boost performance in the classroom, increase emotional intelligence, and reduce stress and “negative” behavior.
7 Strategies for Child-Friendly Celebrations
By Cindy MatchettMy young son and the many children I have spent time with over the years have all taught me a lot about celebrating. From them, I have learned that children love t…
7 Ways to Avoid Laundry Triggers
Feel negative and frustrated every time you do the laundry? You are not alone.
And He Never Looked Back
As a baby, Matthew fell headfirst from our second story, crashed his skull through his brain and suffered a devastating traumatic brain injury. And while he became a “miracle child…
Another Reason to Stamp Out Bullying
Bullied children go on to have greater risk of substance abuse a few years later.
Big Life Decision? How to Determine What You Actually Want
So you think you know what you want: But are you sure? When I was much younger and pondering having children as a life’s path, my girlfriend who had children said, “You should…
Catching Babies
Birthing women are able to share something that connects them to all mothers, past and future.
Ceremony: How to Honor the Elders in Your Family
A mainstay of many ancient cultures is respect for the elders—those who have preceded us in life and whose wisdom gives guidance and comfort. But our modern culture only rare…
Channel Your Inner Child: How to Live with More Joy, Passion, and Love
A few years ago I became an adopted grandma and had a five year old living in my house for awhile. I have to admit that seeing the world through the eyes of a five year old is an e…
Community Champion: Sally Anderson, Founder of SOL Forest School
Sally Anderson is transforming preschool age students into “treeschoolers” with a nature and place-based approach to learning with SOL Forest School.
Easy, Ayurveda-inspired Snacks for Kids
An Ayurvedic doctor shares some of her favorite easy-to-prepare Ayurveda inspired recipes that make for delicious and healthy snacks for kids.
Film Review: Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran’s The ProphetDirected by Roger AllersGKIDS There are few things in life more glorious than the sound of Liam Neeson reading lines from the great poet Gibran’s The Pr…
Film Review: Landfill Harmonic
Landfill HarmonicGraham Townsley and Brad AllgoodMeetai FilmsThe Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a group of young Paraguayan musicians who play instruments created out of items foun…
Food for Thought: We Throw Out Nearly 40% of Our Food in the U.S.
Every Friday afternoon, thousands of elementary school students across the country take home a backpack filled with food provided by organizations like Feeding America. Without it,…
God is Everywhere
I grew up in a suburban neighborhood in Sacramento, California. I was always fascinated to go next door to our neighbor's, an older couple, who had the exact same house as us, but …
