Movement as a way of learning

When my kids were in grade school I taught workshops to classroom teachers on movement as a way of learning for K-3. Kids love to move. Not only is this a fun way to learn, but specific movements organize the brain for good attention. I believe that children have the...

Elderberry – Let’s clear up the confusion

In these uncertain times, we all want to know what we can do to strengthen our health for ourselves, our kids and our family members. We want solid, high quality information to make decisions. One of my roles in supporting families is to vet and forward excellent...

Safety first at birth

Looking towards birth for a beloved mother & baby, we all put safety first, without question. What does safety mean to each one of us? When we start to unpack safety at birth, it has many dimensions. Health and well-being of mother and baby are foremost....

Our beloved cannot read our mind

As babies, our little ones need us to give generously to care for them. Our wholehearted responsiveness to their needs of all kinds creates within them a sense of trust in relationship. We respond with ‘Yes, my dear one’, as much as we are able. Babies...