Nurturing Her Spirit

Over a year ago, I blogged about creating an innovator in Lil O.  You can read the original blog post here.  The more I think about it, the more I want to nurture her spirit.  I want to nurture all the little things - and big - that make her tick, fulfilled, joyful, and aware.

I've been thinking about how I will do that as her mom.  How will I nurture her spirit?  Here's what I need to say no to this summer in order to do so.  No to.....

• Rushing
• Quick judgment
• Shoving too much into one day (like too many errands or too many activities)
• Too much laptop or phone time

Here's what I need to say yes to this summer.  Yes to....

• Early morning Jen time
• Journaling
• Reading a great book to wind down the day
• Leaning into the present moment (I will paint one of my nails a different color to remind me)
• Following Lil O's lead with more yeses than nos.

What will you say yes to this summer?  What will you say no to?  Will you nurture your spirit or those around you?

Curious,

Jen

Workshop and Weekend

I am off to a three-day coaching training this weekend.  You know how I totally, totally love those.

In the meantime, how about you sign up to join me for a creative thinking workshop I'm leading at Greenberries, yes?  The workshop is aimed at parents, educators, and assorted allies.  If you attend, I can squeeze you in person and we can talk all about creativity, coaching, Colorado and whatever else we can muster up that starts with the letter "C."

Come, ok?  The workshop is May 8th at 7:oopm.  The fee is a simple $10.

Can't wait to see you in person,
Jen

Parenting Class @ Greenberries

As you know from yesterday's post, one of my early 2014 goals is to teach a parenting class that infuses coaching and teaching strategies.  Though my college has a fabulous Parenting Center, I wanted to collaborate with a group or organization in my own community (which is in a different county than where I work).  I've noticed I work in one area and live in another area and often times, I don't feel like I belong to either community.

This collaboration with Greenberries, a really progressive parenting/maternity store in my area, solves that. Greenberries aligns with my parenting philosophy.  They offer classes and products related to hypnobirthing, breast feeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, and home-schooling done well. They are well-known and respected in my community.  They kindly welcomed me to teach a class there when I explained my purpose and desire.

If you are in the area, Tuesday, February 25th at 7pm, come join me at Greenberries for a parenting class on Mindset: Shift Yours to Shift Others (description and RSVP at this event page).  I'd love to widen your parenting repertoire, experience Greenberries in person and make more connections past this lovely blog.  

Come!  You're invited.

Jen

PS - Greenberries is so cool, they even asked if I would want to guest blog for them.  Yes, please! You can see that post on giving feedback to kids here.  I'm giddy about this new community collaboration.

It's that time again....Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale!

It is that time of the year again when you can score soooo many inexpensive books at the Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale.  Yay!

If you have never been to their warehouse sale before, the warehouse is about the size of Costco and it is (uber) organized with new books by age range and genre.  There are also other items to buy like posters, knick-knacks, instructional toys, etc.  I think it is an educator's and parent's dream.  Lil O and I scored an armful of books for close to nothing.  

As a mom, it was one of those moments where I said, "Pick anything you want!"  "Now, choose another book!"  "How about another?"

Too fun and we both felt like reading rock stars.

Click on this link or the image above to find a warehouse near you.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN EDUCATOR TO ENJOY THE SALE.  Any person can attend.

Well worth it,

Jen