August 5, 2022
The Magic of Boredom Part 2: How to Foster “Boredom With a Purpose” for Your Family
We recently discussed the often-untapped magic of boredom, especially for children. We know that time for self-directed play increases emotional regulation, executive function, and physical literacy in children. (read Part 1 here if you missed it)! But if you are anything like me, you crave some practical application of all the evidence-based information out there […]
July 27, 2022
The Magic of Boredom (Part 1)
The Magic of Boredom: Part 1 I notice the magic in myself, sometimes—in the moments of calm-despite-the-chaos of new parenthood, where I find those precious moments when I can steal away to the delightful space of mental wandering. This is where magic happens. Often, I wonder if my creativity has waned in adulthood. Maybe this […]
February 17, 2022
America’s Forgotten Mother
TRIGGER WARNING: discussions of infant loss, maternal mortality, and family separation She’s been on my heart, lately: the Black enslaved mother in our nation’s history. I can picture her, feel her loss and terror. And yet, her experiences are unimaginable compared to mine, I think, as I rock my baby girl in the wee hours […]
