I was reminded last week how the smallest moment in nature can transform an uncomfortable situation. You know the one: bored children at an adult event. If you can’t send them to another room to watch a show or hand them a tablet to keep them occupied, things can become a little tense. There was a time […]
My grandson was going through a dragon phase.Dragons in books. Dragons in drawings. Dragon toys everywhere. So one afternoon I suggested something simple: “Let’s go outside and see if we can find one.” He was old enough to be skeptical. He knew dragons didn’t exist. But what he didn’t know was that I had a secret — one I
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What to Do When a Child Says, “Tell Me a Story” — and Your Mind Goes Blank It’s a simple request. “Tell me a story.” And suddenly your mind feels completely empty. The seconds stretch. The clock ticks. Those eager, trusting ears are waiting. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. And you’re
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