2021 felt like a long slumber. I didn’t feel especially inspired or "awake". 2022 slithered in quietly, without fanfare. And then I heard a word. And then I heard a song. And suddenly, I'm awake and inspired. The Word: Contribute I spontaneously participated in a...
Family Session: Take 2! Same family: Two parents with three “kids” ages 25, 18 and 14. Adoption. Trauma. Diagnoses and labels. Three to four hours together in the frozen tundra of Minnesota on a Saturday before the holidays. Using prayer and intention, the priority...
What is your role in the family? Are you the oldest or the baby? Are you the clown or the serious one? Are you the planner/organizer or the one who goes-with-the-flow? Are you the caretaker or do you require being taken care of? Rescuer or the rescued? Leader or...
A is for Apple B is for Bear C is that naughty word That hovers in the air D is disease-based Directives E is the Elephant F can’t be spoken Because it’s very un-elegant G “Goldade” H “Hey, where ya been?” I “I am right here…” J “just chill'en.” ...
I awoke at 6:06 with an image: Parenting is like a mountain range. I laid in bed reflecting on what I knew about mountains—how are they formed and named? And then I traveled down memory lane drafting this article while my head was still resting on the pillow. Does...
“Jim-bo, that’s what I call myself sometimes.” With those simple words, I was transported back in time. “Cinder-r-r-r-r!!!” I can still hear her. She was the only person in the world who called me that. She was my softball coach. The nearest neighbor growing up. And...
I was invited to participate in a doctoral research project. The initial question was, What do you believe would be the fundamental elements of a movement-based K8 school and curriculum? What fun to dream big without any boundaries around funding, licensing,...
Is someone excited? Is a big event being anticipated? Back when I used to teach in person and get to travel, haha, I’d experience any or all of these before a trip. Traveling the Lane of After-Effects I know people experiencing these same “symptoms” after a bout with...
Children develop similarly around the world. Physical Development is universal, when certain conditions are met. Namely time and space. Equipment is not necessary. Assisting is not even necessary. Helping or Hindering? Have you ever watched parents holding a baby...
I wished my colleagues Happy Diwali, only after looking up what the holiday meant to whom. There are parallels across faiths, cultures, races, continents! Look towards the light is a common theme. Another is appreciating reasons to set intentions and reset one’s...
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