In 2004-2005 we un-schooled our children as we traveled across the world. It was eye-opening: They learned to set their own schedule and understand deliverables. Each had their own learning style. One is a peer learner - and thrives in a live classroom setting. Another is an avid planner. You can...
10 Tips for Parents on Sheltering in Place Without Losing Your Mind. A webinar with Julie Lythcott-Haims & Deborah Reber - Today Thu Mar 26 2020 3pm EST/noon PST Here are my notes on listening: It was a good webinar, though not as many tips for K-8 parenting tips. I will share the replay...
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A year ago I kissed my father at the door and took his blessing. While my plane crossed the Atlantic, he crossed from this world to the next. Transitions You may have noticed that I have written much about transitions and change this year. It is a subject that I thought I...
One can almost sense the anticipation: the excitement, the rapid heartbeat, the held breathe; opening the acceptance letter marked Juilliard. There was a whole lifetime of practice, preparation and hope frozen in that one minute as William and his parents waited to see what his future would hold. I marked July...
Follow me. Run! I will always remember the evening of the two sunsets. We'd walked up the hill near our home to our favourite spot and nestled on a rock. He made space for all of us on his lap and within his arms. Together, we watched as the sun set slowly...