I love quality time with my kids. And if my kids are like your kids, each one of them is uniquely gifted, motivated, and has a different set of interests, so naturally, loving them, means honoring all of these pieces when we spend time together. With my oldest, we often enjoy tea time together, sometimes […]

Self care can be an overwhelming and ominous task. You know it’s important, but a lot of questions can surface making the investment difficult to implement.⁣⁣What’s considered self-care?⁣How much is too much self-care?⁣How do I know where to start?⁣Does it have to cost anything?⁣How often should I implement it?⁣What if my friends and family misunderstand […]

This young person is obsessed with @officialbeyblade ! He takes them with him everywhere and finds completely random people to engage in bey battle with. I LOVE that this has helped initiate new friendships, conversation, friendly competition, play, and learning about physics and science and good sportsmanship and friendship. So much learning happening all at […]

Whatcha working on? “Oh, nothing – just playing.” They say. Inspired by #rubegoldberg machines we saw last year at the @pghkids (still), they are creating. Do you know what I see? More than “just playing” ? —- I see collaboration; problem solving; complex cognitive think throughs; experimentation; trial and error; frustration; emotional regulation; communication; big […]

Play is a language we all understand. Pause. And play. What does your play look like? One of mine is definitely art and another is taking pictures and yet another, writing what things light you up? What things bring you so much joy you feel like a child? When you do them, you are so […]

Tonight, little man fell asleep early which meant special time with the big kids. I pulled out the thank you notes, cards, paper, and markers and began scrolling some gratitude letter writing – soon they joined in. We listened to the radio 🎶 while writing and drawing some thanks. I had considered doing a movie […]

#thewayweplay can be art. #artplay setting up a simple #invitation to play. A paper, covered table, some watercolor paints 🎨, water 💦, and brushes – #momplaystoo which I believe is an important part of nurturing connection. Sometimes, engaging in your own play actually piques kids curiosities and they become more excited about it simply because […]