(In recognition of Friendship Day which happened to land on my birthday in 2024) Do you remember the old wooden seesaws or teeter-totters as they were also called? The structure was simple, just a wood board with a centerpiece holding it up. Those boards would age and often were rough and I remember getting slivers … 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
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
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
I am happy and humbled to be featured in Shoutout Colorado; the article published today. The article is available at this link: https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-sonja-wendt-childrens-book-author/
It’s almost here, the release of my first two books in the series, Cultivating Compassion in Children! I had no idea when the release was “planned,” that something like COVID-19 would turn our lives upside down. It’s a time for all of us to exercise compassion and community, more than ever. We have entered the … Read more