Thoughts for Families

We think abandonment looks like Moses set adrift in the bulrushes, a baby left on the steps of a convent, or when Hansel and Gretel were left in the woods to fend for themselves. There are all sorts of abandonment. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines abandonment as “left without needed protection, care, or support”. As... Read More

Earlier this week I spoke with a mother who homeschools her three daughters and is fiercely committed to protecting them from what she sees as a dangerous world. I understand her fear. Many of us feel it. And yet, I also believe that much of childhood’s work is learning how to live among others. To... Read More

You don’t need big plans to make great memories. The most meaningful moments often happen in the simplest settings, where kids laugh freely and conversations happen naturally. Meaningful family time is really just about being present with each other. Here in Arizona, there are many ways to enjoy family time without spending much at all.... Read More