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The Magical Healing Properties of the Yodeling Pickle
Sometimes, there are no words. Sometimes, a friend or a family member is going through something horrific. Words are inadequate. We even say this, “I’m so sorry. There are no words.” It is the worst...
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On Motherhood
Hello there, mama. You look tired. Has this been a day? Trust me, I know those days. Come here and sit down for a minute. I want to tell you the story about a photo. On Motherhood Let me set the scene:...
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Do You Know What is in Your Worry Toolbox?
Our oldest son is a world-class worrier. In his eight years on this planet, he’s conquered so many worries! Each time we experience a swell of anxiety, we snap into action mode. We make sure he’s...
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When it Feels Like Worry is Winning
I often describe my son as a World-Class Worrier. In his eight years on this planet, he has conquered a wealth of worries. Worry is tricky. It ebbs and flows. It changes shape. It pops up, out of...
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Bouncy Bands Help to Focus Active Learners
When I was working as a school psychologist, I loved wiggle worms. There was just something about their twisting and turning and bouncing and endless questioning and energy. I found them to be...
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Asynchronous Development and The Gifted Child
When Leo was 3-years-old, he was obsessed with dinosaurs. Obsessed. We had dinosaur books everywhere, he drew pictures of dinosaurs, he wrote books about dinosaurs. We read [easyazon_link...
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Fight Grumpiness with One-on-One Reading
I think I stumbled into something good today, and I love it when that happens. I thought I would share it here in hopes it will help another mama in the throes. First, the backstory: My kids are...
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Savvy Kid? Check Out These Elf on the Shelf Alternatives
Let’s chat Elf on the Shelf alternatives, shall we? I always say that I want to savor every last drop of childhood magic. I am well-aware that childhood is fleeting. It’s gone in a blink. And,...
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The Kindness Elves Inspire Kindness at Home and Beyond
Have you heard of The Kindness Elves? Our family fell head-over-heels with them last year, but they have been around since 2013. These little elves are an international sensation! They began as an...
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Raising Stonecatchers
We just finished our latest read-aloud, the young adult adaptation of Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice by Bryan Stevenson. I read Just Mercy years ago and it is the most powerful book...
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