Pushing Your Buttons
It’s exhausting with the never-ending questions on why they have to go to bed at a certain time, why they can’t have cake for dinner, why they have to brush their teeth, why they can’t have candy, soda, or…
The Making of Adults
“I spent over 2 hours on the phone,” Greg says to me a few weeks ago, “and the colleges don’t do interviews.” “What do you mean they don’t do interviews? Don’t, as in never?” I respond skeptically. “Never.” “How can…
Balanced and Barefoot
There’s a newer book on children and outdoor play titled, Balanced and Barefoot, by Angela Hanscom dated April, 2016. It follows the same fundamental thesis of the national bestseller, Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv in 2008. The…
Extraordinary Ordinary
“I thought about pulling this post due to the tragedy in Orlando this week, however, I feel it is now more pertinent than ever. We need relief, we need to take a breath, and we need to savor our moments…
Mommy! Mommy!
“Mommy! Mommy!” I hear behind me as a little girl runs to her mother, who bends down to receive a huge hug and kiss from her daughter. Oh, this sight tugs my heartstrings. I don’t know if it’s due to…
I miss Santa
I stand in line to purchase yet another item from the very detailed list each child has given me and realize I am not happy. Holiday shopping feels like a to-do list and this is not how I want it…
Circle Driving
“What did you do this weekend?” I hear from my friend Joyce as I start my workout the other morning. My mind goes blank. What did I do this weekend? I can’t remember. It’s only been a day. What is…
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