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Our Stories Shape Our Lives!!
Stories shape our lives! I am talking about the stories we tell ourselves about other people, their motives, our children, what happens to us, and so forth. These stories are written by what we think, our thoughts in pictures. I am a believer in this by experience, not theory. In my one-on-one mentoring, I often remind a parent that they have control...
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Technology is a Two-edged Sword
Technology has been a boon in so many ways. I am amazed at how well versed my nine-year-old grandson is in the use of technology. I watch other kids, and I am equally impressed. But technology, for kids, also has downsides. Here is one that I regularly see with the children that I interact with often; they have a more...
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Focus and Light – We never have all we need but it will be enough
I have a field that I keep weed-free. I have been doing this now for two years. I have learned many things while toiling in the field. This week, two experiences gelled for me that I believe will be highly meaningful to some of you. Because I want you to get the full import of what I am attempting to...
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Sparks Bring Learning to Life!
What Are Sparks? I have talked about children's 'SPARKS' in numerous articles and in my book, Becoming A Present Parent. In fact, the issue of Sparks came up in last week's comments - Can Children LOVE Learning? What's a Spark, you may ask? Well, a Spark is anything that a child says or does that lets you know they're interested in...