Weed Your Garden Day is June 13 Weed? What is a weed? Just for clarification, we are not talking only about the plant that has many names such as cannabis, marijuana pot, grass, Mary Jane, bud, ganga, herb, grass, dope, hash, trees, hemp, and “weed. “We are talking about any plant that is rooted in … Read more
June 1 is Intergenerational Day Have you noticed interactions between young children and older people? Some interactions are cute and sweet. Other interactions show fear and confusion. The way to get positive exchanges between the generations is to bring them together, let them intermingle and enjoy time with each other. Time together reduces fear and intimidation while … Read more
Weed Appreciation Day Holiday Have you ever had a child run up to you with a beaming smile on her face holding up a fistful of yellow dandelions? That child sees the beauty in the bright yellow color and is filled with wonderment and excitement in offering you this wonderful bunch of flowers, or are … Read more
Learning about Joe’s as Joey Learns about Aging and Disabilities There is a U.S. National holiday, called Joe Day, always on March 27. Who would have known! I didn’t until a couple months ago, but once I found out, I was so excited! I could share with you one of my favorite book characters who … Read more
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
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
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
A day to acknowledge teachers is May 5. Teachers deserve special acknowledgement during this COVID-15 crisis time period. If they weren’t already doing enough, with normal day to day activities, preparing for parent-teacher conferences, getting ready for spring activities like track and field, end of year concerts, making cute gifts for Mother’s Day, etc, most … Read more