If there was ever a time when we needed to be creative, it’s now. The healing power of creativity is well recognized, particularly among mental health professionals. And yet, if there was ever a time for our creativity to be stifled, it’s now. It is well documented that trauma can stifle our creative energies. Thus, […]
16+ Games Playable Over Video Calls
Given the shelter-in-place orders for most of us, we have to get creative in order to stay connected with those outside our home. As a foster family, this is especially important to help the kids currently in our care stay engaged with their parents and siblings. Here are a few ways we’ve found for them […]
Educational Podcasts for Kids
This post is a collection of podcasts for my kids to use during their coronavirus school vacation, but I’m hoping it will be a great resource for others as well. Without further ado… Noodle Loaf Interactive music creation and fun, targeted for ages 3+ (10 min.) Wow in the World Exploring the awesomeness of science […]
Keeping Kids Active & Learning While Parents Work-From-Home
On Friday we found out they are closing school for several weeks, to try and flatten the curve of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. While the kids may be jumping for joy, working parents are scrambling to figure out how to keep the kids active and learning while also working-from-home to pay the bills. The two […]
Miracles That Take Too Long
Certain aspects of parenting can leave me depressed, angry, worried, and afraid. So I pray. And pray. And pray. And pray. In three out of the four primary situations this year, I’m still praying. That doesn’t feel like success. In fact, I’m pretty sure 25% is an abysmal score on most grading scales. This was […]