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Learning in Disguise
A friend of mine, a mom with several young children, told me recently that her kids' favorite thing to do is play dress-up. They want to do it all day long, even the boys. Of course, it makes a glorious mess. As we visited, she asked me about the value of this interest she was seeing in her kids, and...
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Stop Fixing the Cookies!
When you're engaged in a project, what matters to you? For many adults, it's the outcome. We want the cookies to taste good, the tomatoes to grow large and red, the dress to look store-bought, and the painting to be perfect. I know that doesn't apply to every adult, but it does apply to many of us. When children are engaged...
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Drunken Snails and Other Miracles
When I moved from Montana to Utah in my late 50s, something stopped me in my tracks - the realization that I was responsible for my responses, no matter the circumstances or the people involved. This hit me hard. I couldn't blame others for how I felt! I was mad and honestly didn't want it to be true. But I...
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Two Mites and a Moment of Stillness
I had the privilege of cleaning in the LDS Syracuse Temple. It was enjoyable because of the building's beauty, peace, and quiet. It was also wonderful because of my working partner, Melissa. We had a deep, interesting, and moving conversation about learning to slow down and being still. This is something I've been tutored in for over a decade, but it...