Cultivating Creative Children in a Technical World
Momma dumped the box out onto the kitchen table. “Have at it,” she said. My eyes widened at the pile of trash, before turning to my sister, Tricia, who shrugged…
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Cultivating Rest: Watching Fireflies and Sunsets
The Striving: Emails, texts, and phone calls fill our days with noise that deadens our ability to focus on what is in front of us. The overwhelming hum of people’s…
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12 Educational Activities for Those Rainy Days
In today’s world, limiting technology time can be burdensome for parents of young children. Let’s admit it’s easier to let a tablet, computer, or phone entertain our kids for hours…
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In 2001, we rented a small house that backed up to a preservation on a lake. My boys, Nicky and Christian were before-the-sun risers, and a routine morning consisted of…
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