Craftingood News
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Love Mercy
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltWe are complicated creatures living in a complicated world. If we can have the courage to be vulnerable, be uncomfortable, be humble, be listening, be curious, be open and move forward even if it means messing up, our communities can heal and our children can learn by us living as an example.
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Interview
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltI was thrilled when my friend, Leslie, Education Coordinator at Ada Jenkins, let me know that the kids created a book about the history of the school/center. When I saw the book I was blown away! They did such a great job bringing the story of Ada Jenkins to life with their words and illustrations. The 4th and 5th Grade LEARN Works Students are talented and now, they know it, all because of the leadership of their teacher, Ms. Kenzie.
Here is our interview with Ms. Kenzie about the project…
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Doll
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Community Revolution
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltDavid Brooks says, “We bury the faint crackling of our inner fire underneath safer noises and settle for a false life.”. I was inspired to take the next step from listening to a SuperSoul Conversation between him and Oprah, among other various sources. To actually DO something about it.
So here we go, unearthing a crackling that has been burning in me for a while. A notion that we may know in our heads, but one that needs stark and bolded attention…
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Earth
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltWhen I was a kid, I loved Earth Day. It was usually accompanied by a trip to the park, planting a tree with school or something similar. In adulthood I really didn’t pay much attention to be honest. But now in parenthood, I am hoping to make it a day that my kids look forward to. -
DNA
by Rachel Hatteberg Walt23AndMe Confirms There is NO Genetic Link between Local Threenager and Voldemort
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Inclusion
by Rachel Hatteberg Walt“I wish you would talk about differences more often. I wish you would read to your child about differences, and I wish you would positively and naturally converse about various kinds of differences, from wheelchairs to birthmarks, from Down syndrome to ichthyosis, from racial differences to wearing glasses. Ultimately, I hope that our children learn that if they have questions about someone’s appearance, they can ask you later, privately, so that they don’t hurt anyone’s feelings – because, after all, how we treat each other is much more important than how someone looks.” -
Peace
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltWhat does peace mean to you? World peace starts with us and our kids. How would the world change if we taught kids the skills they need to find their own peace?
No matter the age, kids can start learning and using the skills they need to find and create peace within themselves. Why is this even important? According to the CDC, around 10% of kids 3-17 are diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Mindfulness research has found it…
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Identity
by Rachel Hatteberg WaltThis is why Preschool P.O.D.S. is now Kind P.O.D.S.
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Prototype
by Rachel Hatteberg Walt“It's never too early to start teaching your kids the value of community service. Getting involved in volunteering at a young age can set a life-long pattern of advancing the common good. There are many great opportunities for community service for kids that will expand their social circle, teach them empathy and compassion, and increase their chances of success in life.” United Way
