…a new tradition. We will do a potluck. No one could ever replace the gift of being taken care of so completely by our mother, with attention given to every…
…whether our children show frustration and sadness through calm discussion, through increased fears, or through tantrums and upset, they need opportunities to release tension, express emotion, and go through the…
…party was over the moon. Soon we had another companion in our ranks, a slug called Finley. Young June watched Big Finley as he traversed the edges and navigated the…
…at something together on the computer and sometimes we talk about something. Other times I simply keep on working with my son on my lap. After a few minutes I…
…is the impulse to shift responsibility to someone or something else, the hunt for validation by others, the drive to be a perfect parent. One of the ways that this…
…egocentrism. And so the list goes on. Caring, motivation, cooperation, excitement, resilience, hope. All are fruit that come forth as a process of growth. Our children “come into being by…
…He knew that when she opened the agenda on those days she would be disappointed in him, and so he hung back in anticipation of this reaction. Upon hearing about…
…don’t succeed. It is so important that we provide comfort and convey how much we love them, even if they fail or make mistakes. When we give love and attention…
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there were four alpacas – Butterscotch, Charcoal, Cusco, and Fiesta – living on our farm, somewhat peacefully. One day, three new alpacas…
…on to. We cannot hold on to time, we cannot make good experiences last, we cannot make another hold on to us. These buckets all have holes in them and…