Just Add Light and Stir

How NOT to watch movies: Don't be cynical and critical and dismissive. Find the good acting, the good sets, the good props. Don...

"Unschooling has inspired us all in so many ways, and opened doors to creativity that among other worries and insecurities we just didn...

"Every time I opened my mind and heart to something my kids loved or were passionate about, or just enjoyed, I learned more about my k...

"I think any child would flourish in a loving, supportive, interesting, fun, resource-rich, nurturing, stimulating environmen...

When someone recommends turning full on toward the child, that means don't keep reading your newspaper or your computer screen. Pause th...

Karen James wrote: Look for moments in the day that are good—especially the ordinary moments. Pause and appreciate them when you ...

Instead of having a rule that kids had to hold my hand in a parking lot, I would park near a cart and put some kids in right away, or tell t...