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Playing Catching Up in Life
I recently met up with a good friend at a sports practice for our children. She was sitting on the lobby floor of the ice skating rink, with papers spread all around her. I asked, with great curiosity, what are you doing? She replied, I am trying to catch up on life.”
Whatever Happened To Playing Outside in the Neighborhood?
This is a guest post by Kathy Chlan - check her out at Unfiltered Mom. In today's society, we are so concerned with raising exceptional, intelligent children. But as I sit here thinking, I realize something. We are consumed with perfection, that we have forgotten that they are children. Holy sh#t! What if our parents…
Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …
The 4-Point Attitude Shift to Playing Bigger
As a mom, do you nurture your own success? “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure… Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you…And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from …
Do You Ever Wonder If Synchronicity Is Playing A Role in Your Life?
Wondrous Wednesday With love & gratitude, Wendy Irene