We are stuck in work mode! We consider productivity, maximizing, organization, Marie Kondo-ing, and achievement all the time. The questions swirl like, "What's in it for me?" or "What is
Design
Mother Nature spent aeons taking care of herself, all-the-while humans and ecosystems adapting to her ebbs and flows. Now, we are entering a new era, one where humans are the
My colleague, Fran McGreevy of Root-Ed, recently quoted Thoreau, “Most men live lives of quiet desperation and will go to their graves with their song still unsung.” The quote highlights
What does it mean to be rooted? I read a beautiful blog post from On Being this week about being rooted in faith; the power of roots to anchor and
What questions do teachers ask to design learning for the future? What questions should we ask? How can parents join us at the ? We are re-designing school in many
I value multipliers. When I am designing my life, working with others to design our community, or considering the design of my day in my planner, I am looking for
Have you ever felt a word, idea or concept was simply 'in the air' for you? "Connection" is that word for me this week. I feel like the word "connecting"
Everyone is talking about thriving, flourishing, and positive psychology! Possibly the greatest break-through in neurology in the last generation was the idea of neuroplasticity. The brain can change throughout our
As parents and teachers, we design our homes and classrooms for thriving. We all want the best for our children. In order for children to thrive, we all must thrive. One
Parents, we need to equip and empower our children with constructive conversation and positive messages about our bodies, sexuality, and how every human grows through different ages and stages. I can't