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The smell of our favorite gluten-free chocolate muffins wafted from the oven. My five-year-old granddaughter stood on a stool at the sink, washing the mixing bowl. “Grandma,” she said, “when the muffins come out, can we have a tea party?” “What a wonderful idea,” I said. At this point, you may imagine that a tea […]
The fire drill was in full operation. The sound of the alarm hammered throughout the school building. My job was to inspect each classroom, closet, bathroom, and nook to make sure there were no children left behind. As I entered the last classroom, there in the corner, hidden by shelves, was Jennifer, quietly building an […]
There is a simple hymn that I find myself singing as I walk. As a young teen, I learned it as a round at church camp and later sang it for the church congregation. Another version, made famous in the play Godspell, became a Top 40 hit. The lyrics are simple, and the original melody is […]
One of the key concepts in Montessori educational philosophy is understanding and guiding a child’s process of normalization. Normalization can be a confusing term. What it is meant to describe is the normal, natural, and healthy growth and development of children when their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs are being met. When I was […]
One of the things I’ve learned as a parent and grandparent is that you never stop worrying about your kids! There are two big ideas that have helped me over the years feel confident that life was going okay: For his book, Dyer surveyed parents and found that they wanted the following: I want my […]
One of the most interesting discussions about human development, for me, is the question of nature versus nurture. Being a people-watcher most of my life—well, as far back as I can remember—I have always been fascinated by this interplay between nature and nurture. Today, I simply call it being an “observer.” Another idea that joins […]
1969. That year feels like a touchstone in my life. The Moon landing. The Beatles broke up. Simon and Garfunkel sang about troubled waters. Riots over school integration filled the evening news. Vietnam War protests. The draft lottery. Murdered movie stars. And more—much more. From my 13-year-old perspective, the world seemed to be in total […]
Each morning my email inbox overflows with offers promising that AI technology will propel me to new heights. How to become a better writer. A better parent. A better businessperson. And on and on. The message is almost always the same: faster, cheaper, better. Yet the intensity of this discourse pulls me in another direction. […]
A few years ago, my sister was running a seasonal garden center. In her neighborhood, it was the go-to place for everything needed to create a beautiful yard. Needless to say, it was popular and busy, with most customers on a first-name basis. They struggled to find help. College students would be hired for the […]
Observation is the skill to help you become more effective. Please join me for this free 20-minute instant mini-workshop training, How To Become A Better Observer. In this information-packed session you’ll find out… Watch at your convenience, now or later. Watch this video for more information. Look forward to seeing you there! Remember, your email […]
