We have just returned from an epic road trip from the south of Ireland (Cork) to Brittany in France, down through Spain and onto Lisbon, then back up again via Aveiro and Braga to Santander (Northern Spain). My three boys are used to traveling, mainly because our families are scattered all over Europe. I solo …
“Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world.” – Vince Gowmon In a world where many buy into the rhetoric of otherness and extreme nationalist sentiments creep on today’s political scene, raising global children becomes a necessity that cannot be overlooked by …
There’s no doubt that travel is good for adults and children alike. It fosters compassion, perspective, and a sense of wonder, among other benefits. Many travelers fear the logistical challenges of venturing forth with kids in tow. With a little planning, an adventurous spirit, and the right mindset, traveling with kids can be a rewarding and …
Christmas in Japan is unlike Christmas anywhere else in the world. The employees in the shopping centre entrance shout out aloud “Meeri kurisumasu!!!“, the Japanese way of “Merry Christmas”, and welcome you with a deep, elegant bow. Their uniforms sparkle in the colourful lights of the big plastic Christmas trees along the escalators. A big Santa is …
Related Post: 25 Resources for Teaching Kids about Diversity America today post-election appears as divided as ever since the Civil Rights era. Though many reasons contribute to this divide, I believe one driving factor is the lack of empathy regarding others – the unwillingness to view those different from us as human beings who hold the …
