Drama, drama, drama. Yup, that would aptly describe our crazy home. And I’m not just talking the pull your hair out because life is driving you crazy kind of drama, although we get our fair share of that, too. Over here, we’ve found that drama is a great way to maximize the enjoyment and retention […]
Power of Play
I am MOTHER – protector of childhood…
Childhood is so fleeting. Seasons come and go. Life is full of crazy ups and occasional lulls… And yet time marches on. And here we are, mothers. We welcome these children into our arms and into our hearts. We love them, nourish them, train them, protect them. In a culture that is crazy hectic, and […]
How to encourage open-ended play and why it matters!
My 31 day series continues along. For those of you just checking in, I’m on day 21 of a 31 day series on gift ideas that inspire learning. We love to be intentional about what we give our children and it’s been fun to have the grandparents join us in the experience. You can read […]
What Had My Kids Begging to Do “School” on a Saturday…
“Mooooooooooooom. Mooooooooooom. What’s this? Can we open it?” Startled, I look up from my piles of books to inform him that we’ll get to take apart and explore our new squishy human body model next week. Seemingly satisfied with my response, this oldest son of mine wandered off and I focused my attention on pulling […]
Kings, Queens and Knights, Oh My! Gift Ideas (Day 2)
Oh the middle ages… What kid hasn’t fallen under the spell of this mesmerizing period in history. It is alluring for boys and girls alike. Today for my first themed gift guide, I want to share some ideas of some amazing gifts that will capitalize on their interest in or pursuit of learning about this […]
Sometimes they take you literally & other adventures in the imagination
The imagination is a powerful tool. Of course, sometimes it can have some funny results. Take my two year old, for example. I was craving soft pretzels a couple of weeks ago and delighted my family by actually baking during our summer heat. The boys devoured theirs on this Saturday morning and romped back outdoors […]