Society Leads Us to Believe That Only Youth is Beautiful. I couple years ago I was told I needed an anti-wrinkle cream to look beautiful, or at least, not ugly. It was an ad that popped in on my computer about a story of a little boy who had two grandmas. He called one his … 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
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
April 21 is World Creativity and Innovation Day. What creative and innovative ways can your child find to show compassion during this COVID19 isolation period? Brainstorm some fun ideas together. Maybe you can: Make a card to send to someone Help your mom, dad or sibling make a meal Pick up and organize your room … Read more
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