October, 2009
Imagination In Motion: 5 Ways To Burst Into Creativity
It was pitch black when I woke up this morning. I could hear my dog wining, ready for her 5am walk. I drowsily put on my clothes. Went downstairs poured myself a cup of hot coffee, leashed up the dog and went out into the silence. Half way through my daze I had an “aha”.
Later ...[ more ]
5:30pm and I need imaginative activities
Sometimes those first few minutes when everyone descends upon the house is tough. The kids seem to be filled with endless energy while mom needs a nap! I’m going to get right to the point because chances are you are reading this at 5:15pm. Below are a few imaginative activities that will focus the kids ...[ more ]
Top 5 reasons mentors are AWESOME!
According to dictionary.com:
Mentor:
1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher
2. An influential senior sponsor or supporter
Synonyms: advisor, master, guide, preceptor
I am a big believer in mentorship. I receive and provide a lot of it. The importance of mentorship can never be understated! As Malcolm Gladwell shows us in his book, Outliers, no one does it alone. If ...[ more ]
Press Mute and Pretend
Let’s face it, as parents we need cartoons. They occassionaly give us much needed downtime or provide us with an opportunity to fold the laundry and wash the dishes.
Here is a great game that will turn the TV into a game of imagination and laughter. All you need to do is press the mute button ...[ more ]





