The invitation is to believe in the best of humanity. Our belief leads to action. Action leads to goodness. Goodness leads to a sense of worthiness. Last night, I watched
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Today I set off on a hike by myself. A sweet meditation. The fall leaves papered the ground like a Palm Sunday pathway. I walked in a circle. Sometimes the
How can we tolerate the emotions of our sacred work of helping children thrive? The responsibility is magnificent. The pressure weighs down on us like an 80-lb pack. And that's if
These are the real-life stories from my home and school. I write in service of parents and teachers working with children. I want to see children thriving and continue to
Listening In Community
To listen is very hard, because it asks of us so much interior stability that we no longer need to prove ourselves by speeches, arguments, statements, or declarations. True
Dear Friends, Learn Forward is a brand new book with fresh ideas about what matters most for children to thrive. My shy soul is poured out on the pages of the
October is a month of abundance! I am resisting my normal fall gloom due to the shorter days and the winter spanning before me. I am finding joy in the
The Builder is creating a new space for our family. It is a simpler space, reflective of the changes happening inside of us and our children. It is a sacred
"It is so easy to lose focus on what matters most," lamented a Learn Forward team member as we reflected together. My heart nods in agreement this morning as the geese sound the
Relating with children, unselfishly, is the sacred work of teachers and parents. Opening our hearts and connecting authentically is their hunger. How do we sustain a posture of giving? Yesterday