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New Podcast Episode: Rest
We have talked before on the podcast about the importance of restorative rest and about how routines and rituals factor into our processes for making sure we have margin in our lives. In this episode we dig a layer deeper on how we think about rest and rejuvenation. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., weekends away with friends, dealing with the public education system, and stress). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Wizard of Paws and the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to … Read More
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Geocaching with Kids: What We Are Trying
My kids pretty much hate hiking. Except they don’t really hate it. They think they hate it. So they never want to do it. But once we actually do it, they like it. But liking it has no effect on how they feel about wanting to go the next time. Enter Geocaching with Kids. It’s kind of like a spoonful of sugar to get the medicine to go down!
We downloaded a Geocaching app, which makes the whole experience really easy. But maybe I should back up. Do you all know what geocaching is? It’s like a modern day treasure hunt. People hide heavy-duty canisters in nature and then … Read More
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Family Gap Year Post #13: Stress-Reducing Strategies
We are definitely in a period of stress as the school year comes to a close and we finalize all the details for our Family Gap Year. It feels counter-productive to feel a ton of stress leading up to a grand adventure that’s supposed to bring us a lot of joy. But it is what it is!
Stress-Reducing Strategies
Here’s what I’ll be trying in the next month to stay in a good place:
- Sleep: This one is huge and so difficult during periods of stress! And yet insufficient sleep does so much to contribute to a cycle of stress. So I’m committing to shutting my computer at 10pm—no