Constant Communication and Engagement to Monitor A Childs Mental State Metamorphosis is about transformation. This is a phenomenal part of nature to see literally unfold, watching a caterpillar transform into a delicate and beautiful butterfly. March 14 is National U.S. Learn About Butterflies Day so let’s talk butterflies and transformation. What may sound unrelated, teen … Read more
Create A Mind That Has Many Branches A compassionate child requires being watered knowledge so they will grow and thrive in wisdom and good judgement. Knowledge, like water, is important to create and sustain a healthy and enriching life. Once a seed is planted in a child, water it. We know nothing can live without water. … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was at the grocery store picking up a couple items. I turned at the end of the long isle of canned goods while swinging my mini grocery cart into the next isle. Right in front of me, bringing me to an abrupt halt, was an elderly lady sitting stationary in … Read more
Is Being Humble a Virtue? I am conflicted by the meaning of the word humble. My youngest daughter has always been a natural athlete. She played multiple sports in high school, including soccer, basketball, and several events in track & field. In college, she played competitive soccer. Any form of skiing she has mastered from … Read more
One of the best ways to grow a kind child, is to show acts of kindness. What a wonderful day to show acts of kindness than on Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17. Let’s get to the basics. Just what are some words of kindness? Some of my favorite words of kindness include attentive, … Read more
Do you cultivate roses in your garden? Let’s have fun. Did you know that the color of a rose has meaning or significance? Valentine’s Day is less than a week away so maybe I need to brush up on this little detail. I’d hate to send the wrong message although for me, I’m not picky, … Read more
When I think of February, I would think of Valentine’s Day with bright reds, white lace, crafts, fancy treats, friends, and warm memories. It’s a time where we intentionally, and intentional living is one of my goals this year, make time to reach out and share our love for one another. The month of February … Read more
Seymore and Serina Seed, from the Cultivating Compassion in Children’s series, are so happy to discover there is a day about them! Yes, January 30, the last Saturday of January, is National Seed Swap Day. What is Seed Swap Day, you may ask? More on that in a bit. First, Seymour and Serina Seed would … Read more
We are now in the season of winter where in the northern hemisphere and states, if there is no or little snow, the land is brown and dormant. The fields and gardens are bare, no plants on the surface, just the frozen soil. I appreciate being in a climate where there are four seasons. Each … Read more
Never is there a better time to talk to your children about compassion, understanding, love, empathy, and kindness. Never is there a better time to have your child show compassion, understanding, love, and kindness. What can you do to teach your child? Here is an idea I saw posted: Sonja Wendt Enhancing children’s sensitivity in human … Read more