What a day! Sinking into my office chair with a hot cup of tea in hand, I closed my eyes and began to breathe in all that was good, true and lovely. Exhaling everything that could no longer remain in my spirit, I took notice of just how heavy my head, arms and legs felt […]
“Beep, beep, beep,” the alarm clock rings, summoning the whole family to rise from their night of deep slumber. Time to greet the new day! Winters chill still in the air, I look out from my frosty window to see the birds dancing from treetop to ground to sky. Behind me, the sudden, rapid pitter […]
Monday morning… These two words which often fills me with a boost of excitement for the adventures of the week ahead were not striking me in such a way on this day. Our family was in a fog… I was in a fog. The year to date had been a relentless hit of one big […]
“Mom, this doesn’t make any sense!” Frustrated with his dividing fractions math assignment, my son dramatically dropped his head into his hands. Mulling over the best way to show the work that was in his beautiful mind on paper, I slowly moved into his space. Taking his right hand, I began to massage his palm […]
The Hustle. The Grind. The Daily Marathon. This was the topic of a recent discussion I had with a fellow warrior mama as we took a much needed “Mommy Time Out” on a chilly, February afternoon. It had been a while since we were last able to catch up and reconnect with each other. So […]
“I am strong. I am brave. I can do great things!” Working with children as they explore the world around them, standing by to help support, nurture and guide them in their journey as they face new challenges is truly a gift that I personally cherish. To witness a child finding their strength, their courage, […]
“I see you, I hear you, I feel you!” Two weeks ago, my oldest son was preparing for a new session of hip hop classes to officially begin! He was just about bursting at the seams with joy and excitement as he could not wait to get back to the hard beats and sweet jams […]
Pablo Picasso once said, “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” What an incredible way of looking at that which is not yet known or second nature to us! Learning is something we never outgrow and for that I am so thankful! Painting […]
Have you ever had a teacher, coach or mentor that inspired you to your very core? One that cheered you on to achieving your big dreams and goals with the biggest heart, joy and fire? Each and every day, our team of Pediatric Ninja Specialists, Instructors and Coaches serve our community knowing full well that […]
Do you remember the carefree days of your youth? Running outside to meet up with your friends at the park and keeping an eye on the sun and street lights to know when it was time to head home for dinner and family time. Those were the days! Present day socialization practices for our children […]
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