A New Camera and Photography with Kids

A few weeks ago, my sweet husband and boys surprised me with a new camera, a Cannon EOS Rebel T7. What a delight it was! My old Nikon D40 has been “glitchy” for a while now, and I really haven’t been able to use it much lately. I also have a very old version of…

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Attentive Listening in a Busy World

Have you ever observed a young child or beloved animal companion listening?  You might notice that their gaze is directly upon us with a soft, loving presence in their eyes. Their body is usually still and grounded and in close proximity to ours. Their mind and energy feel totally present in that moment. They are…

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Creating Inviting Spaces for Reading in the Home

As parents, we all hope a seed gets planted and nurtured in our children that will instill a love for reading and help our children grow into life-long readers. Images of children cozied up on the couch under a warm blanket with an engaging book certainly fill our minds. But often the question is, how…

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