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Tag: Gratitude
Recognizing the Winter Solstice
So the shortest day came, and the year died,And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white worldCame people singing, dancing,To drive the dark away.They lighted candles in the winter trees;They hung their homes with evergreen;They burned beseeching fires all night longTo keep the year alive,And when the new year’s sunshine blazed awakeThey shouted, reveling.Through all …
Generating Gratitude for our Children and Teens this Season
Needing to get your head around Thanksgiving and not there yet? Here are some ideas for getting into a grateful spirit!
Check Out New Parent-KId Activities From Making Caring Common
Many parents and caregivers are spending more time with their kids these days. Wouldn’t it be nice to try a new family activity and receive a gift card while you’re at it? Our friends at Harvard’s Making Caring Common are here for you! They are looking for parents and caregivers of kids ages 4-10 to join their parenting …
Bringing Gratitude to Thanksgiving
“I have amazing friends,” “I am grateful for our home and our community,” and “Grateful for E and Dad’s day in nature.” These were some of my son’s reflections that showed up in our Thanksgiving tree where we write notes on each day of the month of November to share what we are grateful for …
Meet My New Friends, Adam and Wuf Shanti – A Focus on Mindfulness
Interview with Adam Avin and his dog, Wuf Shanti I have been so inspired by getting to know Adam Avin, fourteen-year-old founder of Wuf Shanti. At twelve years of age, Adam drew a dog character with a grand vision that he could inspire youth to live with gratitude and kindness. That small idea has grown …
Finals Time! Offering Support through the Stressors of Testing…
What if we treated the Earth and its resources as sacred? Learning from Indigenous traditions…
Do you apologize to your child? How do you teach them to take responsibility for their poor choices? Check out these ideas.
Learn How You Can Cultivate Empathy Skills with Time in Nature…
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
Developing Family Guidelines for Fighting Fairly…
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