UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF GOAL SETTING FOR KIDS In our busy worlds, when we are constantly overwhelmed by numerous tasks, personal goals and to do lists it is important to teach our children of tomorrow the power of goal setting. As with everything it is important to emphasize to a child what goal setting actually […]
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There are so many clever DIY gifts out there on the internet, but I’ve been on the lookout for DIY, lightweight (weigh less than 100 grams), and upcycled gifts you’d actually be happy to receive. Bonus points for gifts that don’t take too long to make. I don’t know about you, but I sure hate
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Update: This post was originally published on November 24, 2017, and updated on April 22, 2021, due to a 2018 finding that the Taíno indigenous are not extinct. A recent DNA study determined that the Taínos assimilated but were never completely gone. You can read more about it here, and here. You can also read
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Diwali Rangoli is a tradition of decorating with colors. This is the way Hindus adorn their houses to welcome Goddess Lakshmi during the festival of Diwali. It is also celebrated as the day when the good conquered the evil, as told in the Ramayana. Let’s celebrate with a little peak into Indian mythology. The story
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Listening to music can be relaxing. It can be exciting and make us want to dance. Music can also serve as inspiration for artistic creations. I am a filmmaker, arts educator and parent. I’ve taught filmmaking in the past, but music was my first artistic love and passion. My sons share my love of music
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