The Power of Listening To Your Children
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Sometimes we get so caught up worrying about how we will talk to our children that we forget to listen! Yet, listening can be very powerful. I think that children, like adults, have a very strong need to be truly heard. Not only heard for what they are saying on the surface, but for the feelings behind their words. (more…)
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How To Organize Kids’ Art and Schoolwork
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Photo By Tamara Muth King
It’s remarkable how children’s stuff can accumulate! In particular, I find that kids’ art and schoolwork can really take over my home. I remember times when my son was in preschool and he would come home with five paintings in one day—some of which only have one brush stroke—and they were all important to him. I would then struggle to find the balance between honoring my son’s work and keeping our home as simplified and clutter-free as possible.
Below is the process I use to organize my children’s art and schoolwork in three easy steps. Also included are some additional tips for creative ways to display and save your children’s work:
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Tags: Children's Art, Organization
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Tips for Keeping Your Kids at the Table
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Many of us rarely take the time to sit down and enjoy a meal these days. And when we try to add kids to the picture, it can be even more challenging. There are some dinners where my children (and let’s be honest, my husband too) are up and down so many times that I want to give up. Yet, I know that taking the time to sit down and share a meal is important to the well being of our family. A healthy meal with people we love in beautiful surroundings nurtures our relationships, bodies, and spirits and can make our lives feel rich and abundant. Here are a few suggestions for keeping your family at the table:
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Tags: Dining table, Meals with kids, Parenting
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Slowing Down With Our Children
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
I have noticed how easy it is to constantly rush my children. I’ve also realized how unfair, and probably unhealthy, it is to expect my children to live life at my pace. Children move at a different speed. A speed that I should probably try!
Recently, I have made a conscious effort to slow down with my children. Not only do I feel it’s better for their well-being, but I also find I enjoy parenting so much more. (more…)
Tags: conscious parenting, mindfulness, Simplicity, slowing down
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