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Third Grade Poetry That Inspires

Ilinap · March 22, 2011 ·

There's a rattan trunk at the foot of our bed that is crammed full of memories. I opened it up after many, many years to take a peek inside. I found lots of goodies I'm savoring and saving for a future post. One of the things I spread out before me was a folder from a college … [Read more...] about Third Grade Poetry That Inspires

Tags: children, community, education, kids, teachers, writing

Rock Stars – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 16, 2011 ·

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Tags: children, family, fun, play, wordless Wednesday

Patience – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 9, 2011 ·

If only my patience with my children were as great as my love for them. … [Read more...] about Patience – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: children, kids, love, motherhood, parenting, wordless Wednesday

International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny

Ilinap · March 8, 2011 ·

Today is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate achievement, shed light on inspiration, and call attention to women's issues the world over. I'd like to mark today with a few words about an uncelebrated but much loved woman who has graced our lives. Miss E. Miss … [Read more...] about International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny

Tags: children, family, kids, love, thankful, values

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 2, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, books, brothers, children, Deal, education, family, reading, wordless Wednesday

Too Much Bad News

Ilinap · February 21, 2011 ·

There are days that I feel like a little Indian girl posing as Atlas. The weight of the world rests on my scrawny shoulders, causing me to slump and touch my chin to my chest in agony as I exhale. It is on these days that I should avoid the news and even looking at the faces of … [Read more...] about Too Much Bad News

Tags: brothers, children, family, fun, kids, love, news, poverty, thankful, values

Cell Phones for Teens Don’t Need Bells & Whistles

Ilinap · February 17, 2011 ·

Every time I see a teenager's head down staring into a tiny screen, thumbs tapping away on a cell phone, I shiver just a tish. I can't help but be haunted by a story I heard while at the Yahoo! Motherboard Summit last summer. "If just one boy had hit delete my daughter … [Read more...] about Cell Phones for Teens Don’t Need Bells & Whistles

Tags: children, community, education, family, parenting, responsibility, technology, values

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