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Art Helps Kids Act & Feel Smart

Art Helps Kids Act & Feel Smart

Art Teacher, Barbara Garro, says, If you want your child to grow up well-socialized with great problem-solving and organization skills, begin exposing them to drawing as early as they can hold a drawing instrument.” Garro, who did her Master of Arts thesis on how children learn, says, “I had allergies and asthma as a toddler [...]

Surrendering Lessons From a Type A in Remission

Surrendering Lessons From a Type A in Remission

Before having children I was efficient, punctual and tidy. Known as “controlling” by those closest to me —a textbook Type A. Evolution has since exerted its dominance and old standards of “perfection” and “completion” have been re-defined. With the entrance of each child into the family commune, a little piece of my old self has vanished.  Thrust [...]

When The Tables Start To Turn

When The Tables Start To Turn

When life changes and you see your mom through your own “mothering eyes.”

Half Of Parents In the UK Bribe Their Children To Read

Half Of Parents In the UK Bribe Their Children To Read

“Many parents believe it is more difficult for their child to spend time learning to read, with all the other distractions available, than it was when they were growing up. Almost half of parents in the UK admit resorting to bribery to get their children to read, a new survey has suggested. Parents are using [...]

My Daughter’s Death. PEACE, LOVE, even JOY REMAIN

My Daughter’s Death. PEACE, LOVE, even JOY REMAIN

“TRUE JESSICA DUBROFF STORY” While in the process of my daughter living her life with Great Joy and an even Greater Reverence, she was killed in a plane she was piloting with her Soulmate Flight Instructor sitting beside her, and her Soulmate Father sitting behind her. In the exact same moment, they died together on [...]

Cookies, Cupcakes & Cousin It…Fantastic Is It Not!

Cookies, Cupcakes & Cousin It…Fantastic Is It Not!

I must admit when my son left home my heart broke. He was ready to tackle the world on his own and I just knew my job as a mother was not yet done, but I was wrong! He is doing well and I am incredibly proud of that boy of mine turned man, and [...]

High School Football and One More $ Please!

High School Football and One More $ Please!

High School Football and One More $ Please! One of my fondest memories of transitioning from the small religious English schools I attended, to an American High school was without a doubt the festivities that revolved around the Friday night football games. My children attend a fabulous school. It is a charter school, a wonderful [...]

Kids Will Say the Darnedest Things

Kids Will Say the Darnedest Things

“Good afternoon, Charlie, welcome to Bart’s House Party!” Charlie blushed revealing his obvious embarrassment. “Hi!” “You know why you’re here, right? This is National Firefighter’s Week and from what I understand, your daddy is a firefighter.” The studio audience was immediately captivated by this adorable 4-year old on center stage. “So, Charlie, tell me. What [...]

They say ALL CHILDREN need is LOVE

They say ALL CHILDREN need is LOVE

LOVE matters. LOVE counts. LOVE is a Priceless, Inseparable, Unconditional Bond. Yet, what fills & thrills the soul of Human Beings from birth on, is being enjoyed. JOY is a state of being that happens by choice. We allow it to happen, We cause it to happen, We intend it to happen and it does. [...]

To The PEOPLE We Call CHILDREN

To The PEOPLE We Call CHILDREN

I am in AWE of your magnificence, of the power of you, of your ability to be, of your unconditional love for me, for all. I am in AWE of you. I see you. I hear you. I know you. I hear your NOBLE REQUESTS to be warm, to be cool, to be fed, to be near, [...]

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