Dandelion Chronicles: The Sequel Grows For some reason, my post The Dandy Dandelion has been getting a lot of traction on Pinterest lately. I decided since this post was originally written in 2019 it was probably time for an update. Over the last 5 years, I have learned even more about the dandelion and I’d…
Last Day of School Celebrations End-of-School-Year Poems Read some of these end-of-school-year poems on the classroom poems website. Help your kiddo write their own last day of school poem for their scrapbook if they feel inspired. Read Oh the Places You’ll Go Take a Last Day Photo Send a surprise last-day note in a snack…
Maintaining Mental Wellness Amidst Crisis During a crisis, people need help. Whether it be a personal or global crisis, take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while navigating challenging circumstances. Here are some strategies to help you stay grounded and resilient: During a crisis, there are a lot of needs. People need…
10 Simple Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer Right The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” It…
Get it done. Finish It “Get it done” and “finish it” both convey a sense of urgency and determination to complete a task or goal. These phrases can serve as motivational reminders to stay focused and follow through until the task is completed successfully. I spend a lot of time going through life looking at…
2024 Expectations Vs Realities At the end of 2023, I was all gung ho; this was going to be the year that I completed X, Y and Z. Okay I start most years like that and then, of course, things happen. So why do we end up disappointing ourselves by not meeting our own expectations…
Dyeing With Dandelions “Dyeing with dandelions” could be interpreted in a few ways. It could refer to someone lying among dandelions as they pass away, finding solace or beauty in nature during their final moments. Metaphorically, it might symbolize finding peace or contentment in unexpected or simple things, even in the face of mortality….
Emotion Explorers Roundup: Navigating Feelings with Kids Emotions can be like peeling an onion. Layers and layers, especially if the person has had a lot of trauma or adverse experiences in their lives. The things I know now that I did not know when I was a parent amaze me. I mean, I wish…
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, and June is National Men’s Health Month. Men’s Health Awareness is the whole month of June; there is also the week 10–16 dedicated to Men’s Health Week. On June 14 is ‘Wear Blue’ to support the MENTAL HEALTH OF MEN / BOYS through Men’s Health Network. #ShowUsYourBlue …
Together We Will Get Through It All! I am linking up at Five Minute Friday. During a five minute Friday, we are given a word prompt to write for 5 minutes. Learn more about the link-up and how it works here. This week’s Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt is: Through Through it all! So many…
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