Children thrive when we slow down and do things with a “sense of spaciousness”: the attitude that we have enough attention for our task AND the child(ren), and that we…
Tag: festivals
My Oat Bar Recipe for Play Garden
I know that parents are always on the lookout for healthy snacks that kids love. I serve these Oat Bars at my outdoor parent-child Play Garden classes, and parents always…
Celebrating Advent
Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. For some, it’s the countdown to Christmas; for others, it’s the countdown to the darkest day of the year and the beginning…
A Story of Autumn Light
Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived with his mother and his father and his baby sister. He played all summer long in his shorts and…
Fall Celebrations: Martinmas
Martinmas (November 11th) is not commonly celebrated in the United States, but it’s such a lovely festival that I wanted to tell you all about it. I love celebrating these…