This is the first summer that my Baby Girl (who is now NINE!) is going to overnight, sleep away camp. You all met her shortly after my FBC diagnosis, when she was a wee one, just 4 3/4. I am astounded by how quickly time has passed. I know that we all say it. But… Continue reading Notes to My Daughter
Kids & Childhood Cancer
Dry Dog Wet Dog
Dry Dog Wet Dog Are you ready to giggle? And if not giggle, then smile a big s**t eating grin! Pet photographer Serena Hodson recently released these comical and just down right awesome photos of dogs after they had been given a bath and after they had been groomed. I love love love her… Continue reading Dry Dog Wet Dog
The Power of Education
While roaming around the internet this morning at 5 (my wake=up time these days), the ultimate Silver Lining was stumbling across Steve McCurry’s images. The true Power of Education is evidenced in this extraordinary photo essay by renowned photographer, Steve McCurry. In these images, McCurry takes us around the globe to offer powerfully striking images of children… Continue reading The Power of Education
Ways to Ask How was school today?
Ways to Ask How was school today? It never fails, when I pick up our daughter (a/k/a Excitedly Eight) from school, I always ask “How was school?” and inevitably the response is, “Fine” or “Good.” Ugh. I really want her to gush about this story or that. But nada. Zippo. After our “lively” exchange, she… Continue reading Ways to Ask How was school today?
Should Your Birthplace Determine Your Future?
Wow, what a Silver Lining to learn about Jacob Lief and the Ubuntu Education Fund in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Their mission is “to help raise Port Elizabeth’s orphaned and vulnerable children by giving them what all children deserve—everything.” Now if this sounds a little grand, let me tell you that it’s actually not. The Ubuntu Model is a unique… Continue reading Should Your Birthplace Determine Your Future?
We Promise To…
Yesterday, I went into our daughter’s restroom in her classroom and saw a poster with this list of promises on the back of the door – bathroom reading, if you will. Speaking of which, I know that I have been finding a lot of inspiration in bathrooms this week, but hey…it just goest to show… Continue reading We Promise To…
Leadership Traits to Instill in Children
Leadership Traits to Instill in Children I happen to believe that there is no greater or bigger responsibility in the world than raising children. Sometimes, I feel utterly overwhelmed by the largeness of the task at hand. After all, we are talking about a human being! However, when I look into our daughter, a/k/a Excitedly Eight’s… Continue reading Leadership Traits to Instill in Children
Children Learn What They Live With
Children Learn What They Live With Hiiiiii! Wowsy, have I ever been MIA. I hope that you will forgive me. My absence is explained by the fact that I am doing my very best to live by example and walk the “balance” walk that I talk about so very often. The Silver Lining has been taking… Continue reading Children Learn What They Live With
Get Kids Moving
Get Kids Moving Despite the fact that the HOTY and I love to exercise, our daughter – the thespian! – isn’t so into it. Here is how our typical conversations go: Us: Let’s go for a family hike! Suddenly Seven: No thanks. I don’t feel like it. Us: Why not? C’mon. It’ll be fun! Suddenly… Continue reading Get Kids Moving
Silver Lining Discovery: Elf On a Shelf
Elf On a Shelf The Elf on the Shelf® is a special, Silver Lined scout elf sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists. When a family adopts an elf and gives it a name, the elf receives its Christmas magic and flies to the North Pole each night to… Continue reading Silver Lining Discovery: Elf On a Shelf