Creating in this garden of life
Ruth Witte As parents we are given the responsibility of teaching our children to be confident, capable and productive citizens. This task is difficult given that we live in a fearful world. We need to keep our children safe from danger while tempering our own fears. Children are extremely sensitive to the emotional response of their … Read more
I’ve spent the last several evenings gardening in the front yard. This has come to be my favorite time of day. The neighborhood kids are all running around and they love to stop by for a chat (or a cooling spray as I water the flowers). Families are out for an after-dinner stroll. The … Read more
Over the years I have noticed a definite shift in the current approach to parenting. It seems to me that many, many parents are more concerned with being a child’s friend than being the one who sets limits and enforces discipline. In the more extreme cases, there is no attempt to correct inappropriate behavior. … Read more
There is utter stillness in the heat of this steamy day. The cooling breeze of flight through the air, on a swing that burns my butt when I sit on it, refreshes me… I’m making a potion with cut grass, bits of leaves, rose petals and smooshed berries that will probably kill me if … Read more
When my children were young they played Little League baseball and attended scouts. Many of our friends’ children did as well, in addition to their piano lessons, dance, karate, and church school. It seemed as I spoke with other parents that this level of involvement with extra curricular activities was the norm and … Read more
Rhythms are a constant throughout our lives. We start life hearing mother’s heart beat. The rhythm of mother’s body brings us into this world. We breathe, our hearts beat. Night brings day brings night… the moon cycles, the seasons change, the waves crash upon the shore eternally, and we listen to the clock … Read more
Childhood is such a gift. Those of us with children have been given a second chance to experience that magic and wonder of seeing life through the eyes of a child. Things that we have come to take for granted, come alive. Take for example the wildlife on your property or in your … Read more