March 31, 2019 Transitions are almost always signs of growth, but they can bring feelings of loss. To get somewhere new, we may have to leave somewhere else behind. — Fred Rogers I was elated to see the first crocuses peeking out in my yard this week! The transition from winter to spring brings joy […]
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February 17, 2019 To learn to read is to light a fire — Victor Hugo, Les Miserables Who doesn’t love to curl up with a beloved child on their lap and a book to share? In today’s Living Arts Weekly blog post, we celebrate the written word. One common misconception of Steiner-based care of the young
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January 20, 2019 Then you would read a Sustaining Book, such as would help and comfort a Wedged Bear in Great Tightness — A.A Milne, Winnie the Pooh At an estate sale in a dusty attic, I sorted through a pile of old books. I just love old books. The practicality of a Kindle
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January 13, 2019 “The cliches of a culture sometimes tell the deepest truths.” – Faith Popcorn, the trend forecaster who coined the term “cocooning” in 1981 This time of year right after the winter holidays, while darkness is still upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, my tendency is to hunker down. Judging from all the
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December 24, 2018 This month we have enjoyed three early winter stories from Sharia Oppenheimer. In today’s special blog post, we have included all three stories for you, PLUS the final story in the series, Sharifa’s Christmas Story. Sharifa writes: Just before Christmas, I like to tell these winter stories. They are stories of
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December 23, 2018 I rejoice in the success of others, knowing that there is plenty for us all. — Louise Hay Today we have a guest post from Mary Wheatley. Mary was the host of the Inspired Parent Summit earlier this fall. (If you missed it, you can enjoy our conversation here.) When I read
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December 16, 2018 We’ve all been given a gift, the gift of life. What we do with our lives is our gift back. – Edo The gift-giving season is upon us. So many gift-giving opportunities! (Or obligations, depending on how you look at it…) It’s enough to make your head spin, and it can be
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December 9, 2018 The world in silent stillness lay to hear the angels sing. What a soulful and beautiful time of year we have entered. Hanukkah began last Sunday, December 2nd and culminates on Monday, December 10th. For those who follow a Christian path, last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. The term “Advent”
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October 28, 2018 There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow with candlelight Happy Halloween weekend! Facebook and Instagram are full of great photos of smiling kids with heaping full bags of candy. Early on in my parenting journey, I spent weeks sewing adorable costumes for my children. The sweet little pumpkin costume for
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October 14, 2018 Collect moments, not things. As a child, I remember starting “collections” of dolls, or figurines, or coins, or other items. At first the collecting was exciting, and family members always knew what to get me for my birthday or for Christmas. After awhile, I just really just wasn’t into that thing anymore,
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