“Do Schools Kill Creativity?”

Recently I came across a TED Talk entitled, “Do Schools Kill Creativity” by Ken Robinson, and was immediately struck by the importance of his message. If you haven’t had a chance to see this talk yet—though it is the most viewed TED talk on at nearly 40 million views—here it is: I have been an […]

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Why You Need Rituals in Your Parenting Life

Last week, I wrote about how necessary forming rituals as a writer can be in order to produce the best work you can as regularly as you can. But then, after I wrote that post, I started thinking about that same principle in terms of parenting. Could forming rituals in your parenting life lead to […]

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10 Quotes About Parenting That’ll Make You Smile

1. “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” –Erma Bombeck 2. “Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee.” –David Frost 3. “I used to believe my father about everything but then I had children myself & now […]

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