Imagination, It’s a good thing to have. It is a lot of fun.With it you’ll be less sad,And you’ll feel like you’ve won. As long as it doesn’t drive you,It’s awesome in the least.Another thing it can do,It can make a tiny meal look like a feast. It makes fake things real,Without illumination.Many a bad […]
I told a good friend,That if I saw a bear,I would not be frightened,I’d walk right into the lair. They did not believe me,But I said I wouldn’t be peeping.“Prove it,” they dared me,I went in, then came out screaming. -Macy Young Thank you, Macy, for sharing your creative work! –Jennifer Young, PT, DPT Click
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Oh, how I love my family,Oh, how I wish I could make them see,How I love them more than any other,How I love our time together. God, of course, is number one,But family is definitely second.I know they will always love me,And that’s why I love my family. -Macy Young Thank you, Macy, for sharing
I enjoy spending time in nature. Sometimes chores & other responsibilities keep me from getting outside as much as I’d like. I’m trying to make outside time more of a priority for myself & my family. It is good for all of us. Backyard The easiest way to get outdoors is just by going out
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I’m glad that “help” was on our summer bucket list, because I need it! I know I can’t keep up with housework, yard work, & community without my family teammates working with me. For the help category, we are considering helping around our house & helping others. Help with chores Daily chores are something we
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Crafting was included on my family’s summer bucket list. I struggle to plan ahead for crafts, so instead of lots of new crafts I took an inventory of things that fall in the craft & creativity category in my mind. Craft & Creativity ideas My inventory included different supplies or toys that we can use to:
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Food was included in the list of summer things to do, learn or see. We will be learning about healthy food in a variety of ways this summer. Learning what foods help us stay healthy One life skill that I want to teach my children is how to make healthy food choices. Healthy food fuels
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We were created with the need to sleep. It effects every system in the body: brain health, mood, energy level, concentration, creativity, heart health, nerve function, immune system health, digestive system health, hormones, body weight, tissue healing… everything! It may seem easy, or not a big deal, to stay up late binge watching a favorite
Melting crayons is a great way to repurpose broken crayons. It can also be a fun fine motor activity to do with preschool (or older) kids, an opportunity to talk about colors, & work on sorting. All you need are: broken crayons, a muffin tin, and a warm oven. Now these bigger crayons can be
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA. As I have mentioned before, I believe physical, mental, & spiritual health are all connected. Therefore, I hold mental health as an important thing to consider & address. I few years ago I came across the “Blue Zones” book, I don’t even remember how. This book
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