GUEST BLOG POST: Finding and Building Your Tribe by Renee Peterson Trudeau, author, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family
March 29th, 2013
I’m passionate about fostering connection and creating intentional community for myself, my family, and others. I’m involved in so many groups that when I’m headed out the door to an evening or weekend gathering, my husband likes to joke, “Which women’s circle, girlfriend gathering, or retreat are you going to ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Learning From Your Funky Mood by Dr. Beth Gineris, author, Turning No to On: The Art of Parenting with Mindfulness
March 15th, 2013
Ever wake up in a funky mood and you just can’t shake it? Maybe that funky mood is a clue that something is askew. When things just don’t feel right, treat that funky mood as a cue to lovingly investigate further. This is a useful perspective for your child’s funky mood. Children ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Celebrating Your Family Culture by Renee Peterson Trudeau, author, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family
March 10th, 2013
One sunny afternoon in the 1970s, my mom, dad, brother, and I were having a discussion about the presidential campaign. I remember my parents passionately saying, “Well, in our family we believe in supporting welfare and helping people going through hard times, so we’re going to vote for XYZ.” Even though ...
It Takes Time by Jean Marie Keenan-Johnston
January 20th, 2013
I'm posting late again today. Unlike last week, today was filled with many opportunities to log on and share some thoughts with all of you. However no matter what I came up with, my brain blocked the way for thoughts to flow out and onto the screen that now sits ...
What do Moms Miss Most? by Julie Wheaton and Patrece Powers
January 20th, 2013
What do moms miss most about life before kids? Many say, “alone time.” Wanting more time alone can also mean a need for privacy. Do you want more time alone or just more privacy? Sometimes it can mean, I want to be alone with my family. You can have privacy ...
The New Kid on the Block Shares Her Story by Jean Marie Keenan-Johnston
January 13th, 2013
Even as a child, I'd always had a plan, and with every plan came hard work and luckily immediate success. After spending a glorious year with my favorite teacher in the fifth grade, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I worked as hard ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Inspire Your Child to Volunteer by Mark Victor Hansen
December 3rd, 2012
Coming from a family of immigrants, I’ve battled many problems – personal and social. My parents spoke Danish exclusively. English was almost nonexistent in our home. My parents didn’t know the language that America speak,s and this stopped them from being a part of many events that would be considered ...
Anaphylaxis Fun! by Cat Reilly
November 25th, 2012
And so, on Wednesday, death and I just narrowly side-stepped one another, which takes on a whole new dimension when you’re a parent. I have lived for several months now in excruciating sciatic pain down my leg. If I’m not lying down, my leg is in agony. I have tried six ...
Places I Remember… by Cat Reilly
November 18th, 2012
Waiting in line at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, I saw a sign on the wall for Santa Fe, NM. And suddenly there I was, back in Santa Fe, walking the main square, pausing at the turquoise jewelry, lounging near the O’Keefe museum. Once I bought a pair of red ...
My Son: The Upside of Storm Sandy by Robin Gorman Newman
November 9th, 2012
We live on Long island in New York, and like many in this state and others, we’ve lost power. Today is day #10, and we remain without electric, heat, stove usage, hot water, cable or internet service. Select food is running low at some grocery stores, and gas lines are ...
