There is a fine art to teaching children patience. I am sure I am not alone when I say that this is a far cry from being an easy era in which to raise children. Some days I take pause in order to step back and view the world with a bird's eye, and wonder how on earth are we all going to make it through - as parents or caregivers - without finding our way into the very heart of a straitjacket? We are bombarded continually with media, friends, and family informing us with their own concepts of ... Read the Post
The Importance of Teaching Children Patience
7 Crafting Ideas for Your Teen
Most kids love to do craft. They are happy to make anything from paper plate animals to macaroni necklaces. But once they hit the teen years, many of them begin to believe they're too old - or too cool! - for taking part in any crafting. Crafting with your kids is a great way to bond with them, and this is especially important during the busy teen years. Not to mention, in this age of technology, it can be incredibly difficult to pry your teen's eyes and attention away from any electronic ... Read the Post
Drum Making Meets Education
My daughter attends a Waldorf-inspired school, and this past year, her fourth grade class embarked upon a drum making project. I was overjoyed at the brilliance of this concept for the students, and for the further introduction for my daughter into the Native American side of her family roots! This article about the process involved in this big undertaking of a project, written for the Rocky Mountain Outlook, was prepared by one of her classmates: In Alpenglow, the Grade 4-5 class started a ... Read the Post
Using Writing To Heal Depression
Depression is a difficult problem that often goes undetected in the sufferer. It can have a paralyzing effect, wrapping the depressed person in a fog of darkness that prevents him or her from thinking clearly and getting help. There are also many circumstances in which the individual experiencing the depression can be unaware of it, or of its intensity and impact upon their lives. An example of this can be postpartum depression - the sheer exhaustion of taking care of a newborn and keeping up ... Read the Post
Divine Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe
After a stressful day, our tendency is to reward ourselves with a treat, most often, a gooey chocolate dessert. The problem is, once you’ve stopped thinking “I deserve this, I must have it,” the guilt sets in and start counting calories and sugar, thinking “Why did I do that?” Then, not only are you stressed out by your long day, but also by the reward that was supposed to make it better! It’s time to stop the stress cycle for good. Here are two great ways to indulge in chocolate ... Read the Post
3 Incredible Castles to Visit in Ireland
Today being St. Patrick's Day, I thought it would be a nice idea to prepare a post for you that celebrates some of the more truly historical aspects of Ireland - castles in Ireland! My hubby is Irish, and this is a day where he is particularly homesick. I did live there for a couple of years, and it is one part of the world I know I will always return to. It is the history, the music, the mysticism and the landscape which continue to draw me. And I will never tire of the splendor of ... Read the Post
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