Once Upon a Time there was a little red headed boy named Ryder. Like most kids, Ryder loved adventure and the unending ability to learn new and exciting things. Every day in his life he would fill it with games, puzzles, jaunts and excursions.
Reading to our kids before bed is one of the best activities we can do with them in their childhood. The rhythmic conversation we can create every time we open a little board book. Or the captivating adventures that story books can create in our minds in a matter of minutes. This avenue of parenting…
I think some things in life never have a convenient start time. It’s never a great time to take down Christmas decorations. It’s never the perfect time to have a root canal. If you are a kid, then it’s never a great time to have your hair washed, take a nap, or pick up toys.…
It’s interesting to me how the distractions of life can tear us away from our passions. A few years ago my mom started to fizzle and wane from what she was always known for, a joyful teacher of music. It concerned me that she had lost something that she wouldn’t know how to regain, and…
Traveling is a craft in my book. There are many different styles of traveling: hitch-hiking (against the law in most of the U.S., but a part of life in many other countries), backpacking, scheduled, not scheduled, destination, seat-of-your-pants, and so on. With children, I personally believe it is a combination of all of the above.