Breaking Down Breaking News
March 31, 2019Our task is to figure out how we can talk to our children about these headlines that penetrate developing minds.
Good-Bye Summer, Hello Family Rhythm—Avoid Being Swept Away
August 31, 2018So, as we move out of one season and into another, find a meaningful rhythm based on your values. And I hope you find the collective willingness as a family to say “yes” to what matters, and “no” to anything that might get in the way.
Sparklers and Snare Drums: Telling America’s Story to Our Children This Summer
June 30, 2018As we talked about the 4th of July I found myself thinking about origin stories and their power to inform all that comes after. Instead of talking about hot dogs and sparklers we talked about how this experiment called America began in the first place.
Giving Back With Kids In Tow
December 1, 2017Each year these few days between Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with chances to serve our community.
Raising Radicals
October 2, 2017If you are anything like me, on Saturday August 12th you were terrified to find out that the young man who had driven a car into a crowd of people in Charlottesville was from our area. We learned of the details of this young person who decided to take part in the white supremacist rally