There’s a lot of discussion about “filling our cups” when we feel depleted, within both spiritual and secular literature. A quick Google search led me to these common sentiments: Have you ever felt like you had nothing left to give? At that point, your cup is empty. To fill your cup means to replenish those […]
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The Healing Power of Creativity
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 […]