This post brought to you by Allstate. All opinions are 100% mine. I am not generally an optimistic person. I don't see the glass as half full without a little effort. I worry a lot. I stress a lot. My stomach being tied in knot is almost a daily occurance. It doesn't have to be over anything big either. It could be the fact that I have to float a bill (I hate that) or that I got stuck in traffic and my kids have to survive ten minutes at home without me after school. I take little stresses … [Read more...]
French Kids Eat Everything
I have a bit of a love affair going on with all things French right now. This is due in no small part to the some of the books coming out about French living, parenting philosophies, and cooking for kids. Do you remember my review of the awesome book Bringing Up Bebe – The Wisdom of French Parenting? Well that got me started and I can't seem to stop. I loved that book and it made me realize that whereas attachment parenting resonated most with me whilst my kids were little I am definitely taking … [Read more...]
Let the Children Lead the Way
I am a big fan of child led learning. Many school principals and I have squared off over this issue. For some reason they just don't like it when they come to you to complain about how your child doesn't want to work on the assignments given to them and you say in return... "Well, perhaps it is boring them to tears. Have you tried reaching them by finding out what THEY want to learn about?" Often this is met with a sigh and look of pity about my apparent naivete. But I know it in my heart to be … [Read more...]
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Where Will My Passions Lead Me
Often times I wonder where all of my passions will ultimately lead me. I am very passionate about so many things I just wonder which one deserves the most cultivation and care so that I can truly make an impact...leave my mark. I am passionate about children, the environment, the organic movement, sustainable agriculture, ecologically and socially "fair" food, eating local, and art among other things. So when I dream of what I want my life to be I have a hard time picking a path and sticking … [Read more...]
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