The Minimalist

I had a very profound conversation with my 21 year old son about material things. He is proud to declare that he is a minimalist and does not want to own more than 40 things in his dorm room at the university. His goal is to downsize from 80 to 40 … [Read more...]

Beneath The Surface

You want to know how a child thinks? Give them a paint brush and the art work will reflect their joyful soul. The happy child will sing and dance and paint a beautiful rainbow for you. The vibrant colors depict a joyful spirit. The troubled … [Read more...]

The Holidays

The holidays are all about our Montessori merry elves who keep us on our twinkle toes. I am whipped by the end of the day by their exuberant energy levels. They sound like the loud Christmas bells — sometimes they require tuning, I must … [Read more...]

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday starts tomorrow. It kicks off the charitable season for the holidays and teaches us to truly give back to people who are less fortunate. It doesn’t have to be monetary — giving money is the easy part. A simple card, a hand made … [Read more...]