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Preparing Kids For Unexpected
In our travels, we have seen our fair share of unexpected and we have smelled more than our fair share of surprising. Recently, we were walking through a food market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, when...
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Hands Free LIFE! An interview and giveaway with Rachel Macy Stafford
Several months ago, I received an email from Rachel Macy Stafford asking if I would be willing to read an advance copy of her new book, Hands Free Life: 9 Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living...
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Helping Children Say Goodbye Without Distracting
Toys serve as emotional distractions, and if children don’t learn to manage strong emotional feelings when they are young in healthy ways, what things will substitute for toys as children grow up?...
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I Will Sit With You When You Are Sad.
We are winding our way through Yellowstone, and my oldest daughter, is hard at work with a pencil and paper. She is flustered, and cries angrily. “I canNOT do it! I am TRYING to draw a BEAR! It does...
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Phases of Matter
Pretty sophisticated for preschool, huh? Last Friday, the crew and I went for a walk to the park, and noticed some ice at the bottom of the slide. It had rained the night before, and (being that...
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Celebrations
There is something about a child’s ability to find joy and energy in the most routine of events that is captivating! A few weeks ago, my daughter was bemoaning the fact that she has to change *out*...
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Giving Children Access
One of the hallmarks of my program is its child-centered-ness. I am a firm believer in the importance of play-based, organic experiences that are rooted solidly in the children’s interests. My role is...
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The Purpose of Paint
What is the purpose of paint? I am confident that this picture does not do justice to reality. You might look at this cake pan and think, “Wow – there is a good deal of paint in that pan!” You...
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“Love to Pop” a la Dr. Seuss
Can you pop them with your head? Dr. Seuss’ birthday was last week, and sadly, it passed unacknowledged here at Abundant Life. You see, it was not until I opened my computer after a full day of...
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The Wisdom to Do What’s Right (Part 2)
Yesterday, I embarked on a series about the connection between wisdom and parenting. You might be thinking that you could jump into this post without reading from the start of the series. I have to...
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