Sunday Sparks
Why Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids
When a child sighs dramatically and says, “I’m bored,” it can make even the calmest parent flinch. It often triggers an instant wave of guilt, as though we’ve failed to...
Why Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids
When a child sighs dramatically and says, “I’m bored,” it can make even the calmest parent flinch. It often triggers an instant wave of guilt, as though we’ve failed to...
Through the Trenches
There are days when life feels heavy, when I’m running on caffeine and chaos, holding everything together with tape and hope. When the to-do list never ends, the dishes mock...
Through the Trenches
There are days when life feels heavy, when I’m running on caffeine and chaos, holding everything together with tape and hope. When the to-do list never ends, the dishes mock...
Easing the End-of-Summer Shift
Somehow, it’s August. The popsicles are still half-stocked in the freezer, the sunscreen hasn’t run out, and your kids are still tracking in sand and dirt from who-knows-where, but the...
Easing the End-of-Summer Shift
Somehow, it’s August. The popsicles are still half-stocked in the freezer, the sunscreen hasn’t run out, and your kids are still tracking in sand and dirt from who-knows-where, but the...
When Growing Up Feels Like a Maze
They don’t need a commander. They need a compass.Our kids don’t need us to lead every step; they need us to walk beside them, offering tools, not just answers. This...
When Growing Up Feels Like a Maze
They don’t need a commander. They need a compass.Our kids don’t need us to lead every step; they need us to walk beside them, offering tools, not just answers. This...
Embrace the Mess (Just a Little!)
Messy Science Camp kicks off TOMORROW at Spark Play Studio, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our lab coats are ready (sort of), the baking soda is stocked, and your...
Embrace the Mess (Just a Little!)
Messy Science Camp kicks off TOMORROW at Spark Play Studio, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our lab coats are ready (sort of), the baking soda is stocked, and your...
What if this is the good part?
A Love Letter to the Parents in the Thick of It There are blueberries stuck to the floor and a rogue sock in the fridge. The house smells like feet,...
What if this is the good part?
A Love Letter to the Parents in the Thick of It There are blueberries stuck to the floor and a rogue sock in the fridge. The house smells like feet,...