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Thought for Today

“It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” —– L.R. Knost

Activities to Teach Children to Care for the Earth

It is important that we teach our children that it is our responsibility to care for the earth. I don’t think you can start too young with this. Keep it positive, and show not only by words but by example ways that we can help the planet. This is not something we can leave toContinue reading “Activities to Teach Children to Care for the Earth”

Thought for Today

“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” —Kofi Annan, in “Foreword” to The State of theContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Celebrating Birthdays without Food

When most people think of birthdays they think of cake. And who doesn’t love cake? When the cake becomes a problem celebrating doesn’t have to end These are a few of my favorite ways to celebrate without food. * Center the celebration around an activity rather than food. Swimming, skating or a craft party for children, aContinue reading “Celebrating Birthdays without Food”