As a kid, I called every large butterfly a monarch because it was the only name I knew. Now I know more. With the growing concern about...

Every school-age child knows the story of the mighty Monarch migration and how these seemingly fragile fluttery butterflies gather...

Nature heals Studies by the National Institutes of Health have shown that being in nature or viewing nature scenes can reduce anger,...

A phrase introduced by Mathematician Edward Lorenz, The Butterfly Effect, refers to the notion that small causes can have more...

FOCUS Mindful Coloring asks us to focus on how we choose and apply colors in a design that brings our awareness to the present moment....

There are considerable benefits to adult coloring books. And if you nurture a coloring habit, it can reduce your stress and increase your...

With the arrival of spring come the ephemerals. These are New England's earliest and shortest-blooming wildflowers. The earth is in her...

It’s all about asters! These lovelies are hardy and hang around throughout fall. There are many native asters in New England. They can be...

All summer long, I slowed to the speed of wildflowers. Little purple ones were peeking from the cool shadows, yellow and orange ones...

Journey By Aaron Becker This first book of a trilogy draws the viewer into a fantasy world. Not just any fantasy world but one created by...

Another by Christian Robinson It’s refreshing to see bold primitive art in this wordless picture book. A white circle on stark black...

Some say creativity is one of the most in-demand 21st-century skills. Is it true? And if so, why? Perhaps what's true is that creativity...

Another Silent Book Recommendation ZOOM By Istvan Banyai I was introduced to Zoom by a Buddhist meditation teacher. On the surface, this...

A Summer of Silent Book Suggestions What is a silent book? You’ve likely never heard the term because, in the USA, we call them wordless...

We don't grow into creativity we grow out of it.

When toddlers learn to direct their own attention whether it be inward or outward, preferably both, they fortify their own creativity.

Learning how to manage their own attention helps kids develop develop the creative skillset.

As they are introduced to touchscreens young children need content that helps them explore, create, think, listen, make decisions, observe,

Kids love telling stories over and over this is how they strengthen their imagination and creativity.