A Musical Renegade

A song to sing all over this land.

This one still shocks me. But we need that renegade voice. The one who questions, the one who looks at things from another angle. The one who speaks up, voicing ideas that may be unpopular and certainly contrary to the status quo.

Why Less School is Good

Snow Days are an excellent antidote to play deprivation.

It’s another Snow Day for our local schools today. A day of universal rejoicing around here. Of course, unexpected Snow Days add inconvenience for adults. For me, that means scurrying to reschedule interviews and arrange last minute sitters, but most of all I feel relief. My kids now have the Gift of Time.

It’s Not a Choice

Behavior isn't always a choice. Plus, too much choice can be overwhelming for children.

Our culture loves choice. Ever feel overwhelmed by it all? Go to the grocery store and there are 15 types of bread. Eighty types of snack food. In my grocery store, there must be at least 30 types of crackers alone.