Almost 70 years ago, a little blonde girl stood in the heart of the Congo and offered a friend a sweet fruit. The little girl is a family friend whose
Thriving
Learn Forward™ is an exploration of the soul of learning; an invitation to be curious about what matters most. It is more than an academic exercise, content to master, or
Design for thriving? Easier said than done. What if my child is not thriving? Where do I start? What changes do I make? Every parent knows the experience of a
Dreaming is a powerful form of play! And how vulnerable! As we and dreaming, it is easy to see the need for safety! Unfolding Dreams As I play with my
Over the holidays, I recounted the story of a family member's journey through WWII, along with the scars of the trauma of being hungry as a child. We discussed some
Friends, as we approach the long darkness of the year, here in the Northern hemisphere, it is good to consider the season. There is a paradox of what is spiritual
Loneliness has the same impact on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The question of connection haunts us. Our age of acceleration has magnetically pulled us into digital spaces,
As parents and teachers, sometimes we hold or comfort a child who cries. The holy moment of an expression of sadness, grief, or futility is a moment of adaptation. Wet and
I spent the early years of mothering focused on providing the best meals, organizing the playrooms, ensuring the best learning environments, and facilitating my big kids' activities. My concerns centred
When I was 5 I wanted to be "saved," when I was 10 I wanted to be a "teacher," when I was 15 I wanted to be a "wife and