For parents and educators seeking beautifully crafted stories that blend emotional depth with accessible themes for children, Michael Morpurgo’s Mr Nobody’s Eyes offers a tender and thought-provoking journey into friendship, compassion, and the unseen struggles we all carry. Known for his gentle storytelling and ability to touch profound subjects with sensitivity, Morpurgo once again delivers a narrativeContinue reading “Book Review: Michael Morpurgo’s Mr Nobody’s Eyes”
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Hold Onto Your Kids: An Ode to Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Why I Hold Onto Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s Wisdom: A Poetic Tribute In a world where childhood often feels overshadowed by peer pressure and social calendars packed with endless play dates, it can be challenging to share a different perspective on what children truly need to thrive. For over two decades, Dr. Gordon Neufeld has beenContinue reading “Hold Onto Your Kids: An Ode to Dr. Gordon Neufeld”
Breaking the “Don’t Care” Habit: Our Journey to Raising Caring Kids
My young children were so caring-worried about whether we might accidentally tread on a passing ant, always showing concern to each other or animals in particular. But almost overnight, it seemed, they became 6- and 8-year-olds with a new favourite phrase: “I don’t care!” The empathy I cherished seemed to vanish, replaced by indifference andContinue reading “Breaking the “Don’t Care” Habit: Our Journey to Raising Caring Kids”
Whatever Happens – I Don’t Want to be Anything Like My Mother!
How many people say that ‘as long as I do the opposite of my Mum when raising my own children, my kids will be fine.’ I have a Mum who has narcissistic traits and I had fears of becoming like my Mum too. I disagree with the statement to do the opposite of your parents,Continue reading “Whatever Happens – I Don’t Want to be Anything Like My Mother!”
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