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Take Time to Be Silly
SEVERAL SECONDS OF SILLINESS can transform a difficult moment with a child, and taking time for humor helps us all remember to try to...
Susie Kohl
Mar 6, 20222 min read


Learning Practical Life Skills
My daughter’s college roommate had no idea how to operate a washing machine and commuted home her whole first year to have her mom do her...
Susie Kohl
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Making Rules That Work
“No jumping on guitars!” At age four, my daughter shouted this warning when a preschool visitor started leaping over our guitar. Her...
Susie Kohl
Feb 22, 20222 min read


The Mysteries of Starlite
Starlite is an amazing material that has been perplexing scientists for four decades. It can withstand temperatures of thousands of...
Meher School Community
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Resetting Ourselves
After a frustration-filled day with her daughter, a mom decides that learning the Nurtured Heart approach is impossible. Her child’s...
Susie Kohl
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Expecting and Excited
Room 10 first grade teacher Laura White announced to her class last week that she’s going to have a baby. Once they got over their...
Meher School Community
Feb 4, 20221 min read


Have Children Make Choices
“Do you want to set the table or clear the plates after dinner?” Most of us know that offering choices is often a key to gaining...
Susie Kohl
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Learning Mindfulness Together
A second-grade teacher fills a large jar with water, then swirls glitter inside, creating a visual image of what our emotions might look...
Susie Kohl
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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