Family Life & Kids


A Christmas Interlude

A Christmas Interlude

I've felt a little "Christmas writing bereft" on the blog so I thought a holiday update was in order.

Drudgery & Discipline

Drudgery & Discipline

I don't have a problem with academics. But I question compulsory academics in a society where the success of its citizens, the longevity of the society itself, rests not on people having an acquired knowledge base or following a set path, but rests instead on people being empowered with a skill set of creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Training in the Early Years ~ A Foundation for Self-Discipline

Training in the Early Years ~ A Foundation for Self-Discipline

I'm a big believer in boundaries and unconditional love, and then total freedom in the loving relationship of those boundaries.

My mothering is good enough

My mothering is good enough

Ultimately though, my freedom in mothering comes not from offering my kids unconditional love or setting the right boundaries. It doesn't come from knowing I'm good enough.

On the first of December

On the first of December

I've been thinking the best part of being busy is when you're not.

What's pink, green, and purple all over?

What's pink, green, and purple all over?

Brienne is an expressive person. She likes things in quantity. She likes bling. She likes pink.

Imagination, Creativity & Dress-Up Live Here (still)

Imagination, Creativity & Dress-Up Live Here (still)

We all know the importance of play for young children. As my children get older their play changes but they still play.