Emotions aren't good or bad, they are what our body uses to help us understand. They alert us to feelings of stress or anxiety, helping...

Who is your favourite super hero? Super heroes have been in my house since my boys were very young. And now they are making a comeback...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see flaws, do you focus on weaknesses? When Alice looked through the looking glass...

What was your favourite fairy tale as a child? The fairy tale genre is is credited as being started by Charles Perrault who published the...

Do you enjoy exploring nature? Have you ever hiked in the woods or paddled on a lake? I was camping with my family while I was still in...

Were you a bit of a daredevil as a child? Did you climb trees, balance on rocks or speed down hills on your bike? Risky play is important...

Do you enjoy a good mess-making endeavour or do you prefer to keep your hands clean? Unlike many adults, kids really enjoy making a mess....

Have you ever played with building blocks? Have you noticed how a block tower needs a strong base? Imagine one of these blocks is a...

Do you think it is important to discuss difficult topics with kids as soon as you can? Do you wonder how you can discuss some of these...

Do you often feel anxious or nervous when trying something new? Do you have tools to help you combat these feelings? As a child I would...

Did you struggle in school? Were you expected to keep pace with other students? Were your grades compared to those of your siblings? We...

Do you have a lifelong friendship? Do you have a best friend who made a significant difference in your life? Do you make sure to let them...

Do you have family game nights? Do you know how much learning can happen when playing games? Playing games with kids is a great way to...

When I mention animals that help what do you think of? Service animals? emotional support animals? Police dogs? How about an Egyptian...

Creativity involves making your ideas, imaginings and/or dreams a reality. Have you decorated a room in your home? Have you baked a cake...

Do you have a pet or are you planning on getting a pet? There are so many considerations for getting a pet, and so many perspectives...

Are you a tea totaller, a coffee connoisseur or do you drink both? Do you appreciate the relaxing and comforting feeling inspired by tea...

When I was a teenager a friend of my Dad's, who was blind, stayed with us for a few months. Since then I have learned to see the world...

For many, a superstition is a power that influences daily life in the form of encouraging good luck or helping to avoid bad luck. There...

I will often teach creative writing to younger children, usually ones that aren't even writing yet. I focus on building up the...