by tlfutcher | Jul 4, 2019 | Explore
I’ve always worried about how I make the people around me feel. Did she think I was being rude? Did he hear me say thank you? Did she feel like I liked her? Did I inconvenience anyone? Did my outburst make it uncomfortable for someone else? Were they offended I...
by tlfutcher | Jun 8, 2019 | Explore
When I hear people stress the importance of “building your community” I react with a slight inner cringe before outwardly and emphatically nodding in agreement. I mean, let’s be honest – it IS true. When raising children, and when not raising...
by tlfutcher | May 12, 2019 | Where to Learn
If you don’t have Netflix, find someone who does. If you don’t know someone who does, try it for free for 30 days just so that you can tune in to Brené Brown’s recent special. It is called “The Call to Courage” and addresses many...
by tlfutcher | Apr 10, 2019 | Where to Learn
I pulled out this deck of cards on a train ride with my kids. Trying to delay the inevitable “Can I watch something,” I whipped them out at the start of the ride. A new game, I said. We each chose a few cards and took turns asking each other the questions...
by tlfutcher | Jan 29, 2019 | Where to Learn
Activity Cards This fun deck of 55 super sized cards is a great way to get the kids excited about practicing mindfulness! Susan Kaisar Greenland wrote “The Mindful Child” and has a beautiful website that promotes mindfulness and emotional health in...
