It’s easy to get lost in tips and tricks, but parenting is essentially about being attuned and in relationship with your children

Over the winter break, I read a gem of a book that my sixteen-year-old recommended, Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This book explores the experience of characters who enter a coffee bar in Tokyo and travel back in time.

I felt terrible. I know why I screamed at my daughter.  It made sense. I was preparing to leave on a four-day trip with friends.  The childcare that was supposed to help my husband care for our three children while I was gone fell through.

When my children were toddlers, math talk was not on my list of conversational topics, but I wish it had been. We know now through the research of educators and medical professionals, that a toddler’s math talk is a leading indicator of future school success.

Early childhood and primary teachers create caring, loving relationships with their students. This consistent relational care is essential for the child’s growth, learning, self-understanding, and socio-emotional development.

“NO I WON'T!” my son screamed, slamming the door to his bedroom. As I stood there, my mouth open and heart racing, I felt my entire body tense with rage. This disrespectful behavior is NOT okay! Who does he think he is? 

This time of year, when I speak at schools and consult with families, shiny new devices are on everyone’s mind. For many families, gift-giving comes pre-packaged with excitement, but also sometimes with anxiety.

On March 23, 2023, Evanston Public Library announced that Tera Kelley and Marie Hermansson’s Listen To The Language of The Trees: A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground was the winner of the Blueberry Award,

What if we have been looking at food the wrong way when it comes to caring for our families? What if we have missed something more critical to our kid’s well-being than just healthy eating and becoming a competent eater?