…the happy snapshots one-dimensional, limited, and truncated upon reflection. Do the pictures on these walls translate into a similar invitation for expression in the children’s homes? What do these pictures…
…our children to depend on us in ways that make us irreplaceable. We need to be the ones to listen to their stories, to impart our values, and to teach…
…ferns. Sometimes lessons come from unusual places. This one comes from Aunt Ruth … In my world, this pandemic brought many changes – one of the more welcome ones was…
…shared that singing and music are a playground for emotion. This makes me think of my middle daughter, who was very precocious and playful as a young one. Singing with…
…she will be hosting a free online session to share stories and respond to curiosities: Friday, June 18th from 10 am to 11:30 am Pacific. Click here to sign up….
…listen to music that moves us, or watch great films that bring us catharsis. We share stories that take us on journeys of emotion —sadness, joy, loss, pain, and hope—offering…
…or around us– but what happens inside of us as a result. And about who is, or isn’t, present with us in our pain. This is the message of the recently…
…satisfaction with this new intervention. There are aspects of these programmes that I find of interest. Teachers can use them as a way to securely share with parents photos and…
…the conscious creation of structure and rules around the use of communication devices and peer interaction. Why would we allow children to use their devices at the dinner table where…
…counselling clients would tell me, “I don’t need anybody, I don’t really care I am on my own,” with little emotion. It created problems attaching to others and prevented the…