Summer Fun Book!
Who's ready for summer?! Summer can be a fun time full of adventures! But let's be honest, the kids are out of school, and it can be challenging to...
Working from Home with Kids
Instead of going into a home office to do our work, we did our work in living rooms, kitchens, and backyards. Our kids got to be in the same room with us, see us working. While we have different ages of children in the home, ranging from 1 to 11 years in age, we found some commonalities in our experiences. Here’s what we noticed.
What I Learned from Spending a Week Outside with My Toddlers
I’ve heard of the benefits of unstructured time outside repeatedly. I’ve seen the Instagram posts with children playing in their immaculately prep...
From Our Homes: Becoming a Dad
After five years of failed pregnancies, my wife and I resolved we would not have children. We tried just about everything. The roller coaster of em...
From Our Homes: Nature & Wonder
"In the child is much knowledge, much wisdom. If we do not profit from it, it is only because of neglect on our part to become humble and to see t...
Meaningful gifts for children
How can something be meaningful in a world where we have so much? With careful observation and conscious consideration, I believe anyone can have t...
Benefits of Outdoor Play
“IT TAKES TIME—loose, unstructured dreamtime—to experience nature in a meaningful way.” Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods Risk and Re...
Our Community-Sourced Montessori Friendly Kids Book Recommendations
As a parent it can be hard and time consuming to find a new worthwhile book for your child. Some of the best children’s books can come from perusi...
Three Unexpected Ways Fatherhood has Changed Me
Growing into fatherhood has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Before marrying and having my own children I was not a stra...
Transitioning to a Floor Bed- Some Insights and Ideas!
Use insights from pediatric sleep consultants, community tips highlighting the benefits and challenges of using a floor bed, and practical advice as you seek to transition your child to a floor bed.
Blown Easter Eggs
If you give this a try, we'd love for you to share a photo so we can see your kids enjoying the creative process! I first encountered hollow Easter...
Small Jars
My hope is to focus on creating a perfect process, not a perfect product. I’m a recovering perfectionist. That’s not something I say lightly or pro...