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Filling My Cup in an Unexpected (Unwanted?) Way

September 21, 2020 By Wendy Willard · Leave a Comment ·

Really, God? Can't I get a break?

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 […]

Filed Under: + Parenting, + Resilience & Healing · Tagged With: covid-19

The Healing Power of Creativity

April 19, 2020 By Wendy Willard · Leave a Comment ·

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, […]

Filed Under: + Foster Care, + Parenting, Creative Inspiration, Featured · Tagged With: covid-19

16+ Games Playable Over Video Calls

April 6, 2020 By Wendy Willard · 1 Comment ·

16 Games You Can Play Over Video Chat

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 […]

Filed Under: + Foster Care, + Parenting, Family Life · Tagged With: board games, family games

Educational Podcasts for Kids

March 15, 2020 By Wendy Willard · Leave a Comment ·

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 […]

Filed Under: + Parenting, + Through My Earbuds, Family Life, Featured ·

Keeping Kids Active & Learning While Parents Work-From-Home

March 14, 2020 By Wendy Willard · 4 Comments ·

Checklist of daily activities for kids off school 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 […]

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