Like a butterfly emerging from her spring cocoon, so a child's sense of identity comes forth. It is slow and requires coaxing. It peaks through one small portion at a
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Have you ever received a gift so profound, so meaningful, and so supportive? One where the first response is speechless? Then you struggle for words and the next formed thought
I looked up the word "renaissance" and just past the historical references from the 14th to 17th C. were these two definitions: any similar revival in the world of art and
What changes your life? If you want to change your life, how do you do it? I find I constantly need to be renewed to continue forward in my sacred work
My most cherished things are helping children thrive, the moments you spend with me, staying focused on what matters most, authentic relationships, and our family of five. If these are
Why We Need to Let Our Kids Fail
Learn Forward is curious about how we build trust and connect the sacred work of home and school, so children thrive. We are re-imagining the relationships between home and school
The Safety in Risk-Taking
We all know that risk-taking requires drawing from the deep reservoirs of courage to overcome fear. Our hearts are on the line. We fight the shadow feelings, like a shadow-boxer on
My son, at 19 years old, is captivated by politics. He primarily follows Canadian and US national politics, so based on the cycle, he cajoled us into watching the South
"What made you sparkle today?" was my question as we sat with our pasta bake in front of us and the crazy-hard jigsaw puzzle at the other end of the
Do you believe, in general, people are doing the best they can? Sit with that big question a moment more. Are people simply doing the best they can? When I think